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UNION  HYMNS. 


REVISED  BY  THE  COMMITTEE   OF  PUBLICATION  OF  THE 
AMERICAN   SUNDAY-SCHOOL  UNION.       , 


PHILADELPHIA: 

AMERICAN  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  UNION, 

No.  1122  Chestnut  Street. 


NEW  YORK: 
Nos.  8  &  10  Bible  House,  Astor  Place. 


S'ot-ered  accorcing  te  act  of  Congress,  in  the  y&m 
?.845.  by  Hei-raan  Q)p<\  Treasurer,  in.truHt  for  tht 
American  Sunday-sehool  Union,  in  the  Clerk's  Ofsie* 
of  the  District  Court  of  the  Eagtern  Djstaict  oi 
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PREFACE 


The  inquiry  has  often  been  made,  wh;^ 
a  collection  of  hymns  is  not  published 
sufficiently  extensive  to  supply  the  wants 
of  Sunday-schools.  It  is  said,  that  the 
little  Hymn  Book  in  common  use  was 
very  well  at  the  commencement  of  the 
Sunday-school  system;  but  since  monthly 
concerts,  anniversaries,  missionary  meet^ 
ings,  teachers'  prayer  meetings,  &c.  &o., 
have  become  so  common,  a  larger  volume 
is  called  for,  and  a  more  extensive  variety 
is  indispensable. 

The  present  compilation  will  t^  found 
to  contain  the  best  part  of  the  Sunday- 


school  hymn  books  now  in  use  i  and 
much  pains  have  been  taken  to  glean 
from  all  other  sources  within  our  reach 
such  a  collection  as  shall  supply  the 
wants  of  the  religious  community,  and 
feapecially  that  part  cf  it  which  is  mik- 
5*<scted  with  Sabbath-schools. 


UNION  HYMNS. 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE 


I  The  Goodness  of  God.  C.  M 

HOW  kind  in  all  his  works  and  ways 
Must  our  Creator  be  ; 
We  learn  some  lesson  of  his  praise 
From  every  thing  we  see. 
8  The  glorious  sun  that  blazes  high, 
The  moon  more  pale  and  dim, 
With  all  the  stars  that  fill  the  sky. 
Are  made  and  ruled  by  him. 
3  And  this  vast  world  of  ours  below, 
The  water  and  the  land, 
And  all  the  trees  and  flowers  that  grow, 
Were  fashioned  by  his  hand. 

I  Yes,  and  he  formed  our  intant  race, 
And  he  is  ever  near 
To  those  who  early  seek  his  face 
By  humble,  earnest  piayer. 

^^  ■  God  seen  in  kts  Works.  ^  -  M 

I  n"* HERE'S  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  roet) 
A      Or  decks  the  lily  fair, 
Or  streaks  the  humblest  flower  that  blowd 
But  God  has  placed  it  thera 

5 


3  CREATION     iN3    PROVIBEBTCS. 

2  4t  early  dawn  there's  not  a  gale 

Across  the  landscape  driven, 
And  not  a  breeze  that  sweeps  the  vale. 
That  is  not  sent  by  heaven. 

3  There's  aot  of  grass  a  single  blade, 

Or  leaf  ol  loveliest  green, 
Where  heavenly  skill  is  not  displayed 
And  heavenly  wisdom  seen. 
i  There's  not  a  tempest,  dark  and  dread 
Or  storm  that  rends  the  air, 
Or  blast  that  sweeps  the  ocean's  bed 
But  God's  own  voice  is  there. 
5  Around,  beneath,  below,  above, 
Wherever  space  extends, 
There  God  displays  his  boundless  love, 
And  power  with  mercy  blends. 

tl  God  the  Crtattr.  ^  •  ^^^. 

1  'T^ HERE'S  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  ht-hX 

X      Shines  on  the  distant  earth, 
And  cheers  the  silent  gloom  of  night, 
But  Mercy  gave  it  birth. 

2  There's  not  a  cloud  whose  dews  distL* 

Upon  the  parchnig  clod, 
And  clothe  with  verdure  vale  and  hill, 
That  is  nox  sent  by  God. 

3  There's  not  a  place  m  earti  's  vast  round 

In  ocean's  deep,  or  air, 
Where  skill  and  wisdom  are  not  found ; 
For  God  is  everywhere. 

4  Around,  beneath,  below,  above, 

Wherever  space  extends. 
There  God  displays  his  boundless  iove. 
And  povver  with  mercy  blends. 
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CREATItH^     ANT)    rROVJDEMClS  4r    5 

4  The  Works  of  God.  C-    ivl. 

1  T  LOVE  to  see  the  glowing  sun 
^  Light  up  the  deep  blue  sky, 
A  long  tlie  pleasant  fields  to  run, 

And  hear  the  brook  flow  by. 

2  How  fresh  and  green  the  trees  appem 

What  blooming  flowers  I  find  ' 
Oh,  surely  God  has  sent  them  here 
To  tell  us  he  is  kind. 
•^  The  beasts  that  on  the  herbage  teed 
Thank  him  in  different  ways  ; 
And  little  birds  upon  the  boughs 
Sing  sweetly  to  his  praise. 
i  Shall  I  alone  forget  to  thank 
The  God  who  made  us  all  ? 

0  no,  I'll  humbly  kneel  to  him. 
And  on  my  Maker  call. 

»  Though  I  am  but  a  little  child, 
Yet  I  to  God  belong  ; 
[lis  works  declare  him  good  and  mild, 
And  he  will  hear  my  song. 

j^  Qod  stenin  ku  Workii.  L     M. 

1  ^T^HY  works  proclaim  thy  giury,    Lord. 
J"      The  blooming  fields v  tlie  singjiic  bird 
The  tempest,  and  the  sunny  hour. 
Show  forth  thy  goodness  and  thy  powe? 

I  A  nd  when  the  setting  sun  declines, 

1  see  Thee  in  its  brilliant  lines : 
Those  tints,  so  beautiful  and  bright. 
Reveal  the  Author  of  all  light. 

'i>  Great  God  I  how  should  our  worship  nsc 
To  Thee,  whe  formed  the  earth  and  s^kies  , 
The  things  that  creep,  and  things  than  fly 
Are  viewed  by  thine  al'  seeiTig  6y«^> 
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S,    t  CREATION    AWH     PE(mDEHCl 

\  Then  will  1  still  adore  thy  name. 
Thou,  who  for  ever  art  the  same; 
But  yet  thv  grace  and  mercy,  Lord. 
Shme  brightest  in  thy  holy  word. 

5  Ood*s  Providenei^.  O    M 

WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rismg  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  viev/,  I'm  lorn 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise  * 
'    ['hy  providence  my  life  sustained, 
And  all  my  wants  redrest, 
When  I  a  helpless  infant  lay 
Upon  my  mother's  breast. 
i  To  all  my  weak  complamts  and  cries 
Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet.  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learned 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 
J  Unnumbered  blessings  on  my  soul 
Thy  tender  care  beg;owed. 
Before  my  infant  heart  could  knov/ 
Whence  all  those  blessings  Bo^^ed. 
'2  Come  and  see  the  fVjrks  of  Ood.  Q .  ^ 

\   I^OME,  child,  look  upwards  to  the  skv 
v-7     Behold  the  sun  and  moon, 
The  numerous  stars  that  sparkh  high, 
To  cheer  the  midnight  gloom. 
i  The  fields,  the  meadows,  and  the  plain, 
The  little  pleasant  hills. 
The  waters  too,  the  mighty  main, 
The  rivers,  and  the  rills. 
3  Come,  then,  behold  them  all   and  say, 
*  *  How  came  these  thin^a  to  be  ? 
That  stand  around  whicii-jver  way 
i  turn  myself  to  see?" 
A 


raBA  noN    irji)   prdvidewcs.         S.U 

i  'Twas  God  that  made  the  earth  and  pea. 
To  whom  the  angels  bow  ; 
'Twas  God  that  made  both  thee  and  me, 
The  God  who  sees  us  now. 

g  Power  and  OoAdness  of  Ood.  C .  M 

1  T  SING  the  mighty  power  of  God 
JL  That  made  the  mountains  rise  ; 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 

And  built  the  lofty  skies. 
?  J  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 
The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command. 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 
3  1  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
That  filled  the  earth  with  food ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 
i  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 
But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow. 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 
^  Creation  speaks  God*s  Praish.  C     M 

!  TV/TY  heavenly  Father !   all  I  see 
iVX     Around  me  and  above, 
Sends  forth  a  >iymn  of  praise  to  thee, 
And  speaks  thy  boundless  love. 

2  The  clear  blue  sky  is  full  of  thee  ; 

The  woods  sc  dark  and  lone, 
The  soft  south  wind,  the  sounding  sea, 

Worship  the  Holy  One. 
8  The  humming  of  the  insect  throngs. 

The  prattling,  sparkling  rill. 
The  birds  with  thei/  melodious  ^(m:g% 

Repea*^  thy  pr^t^es  still 


il?— -lis       CREATION     h.Nin    PHOYIBe^Tl 

i-O  God  n-ade  all  thing's.  ^-'*  ^ 

1  'm  WAS  God  who  made  the  earth  and  skTes 

1-      Great  are  the  wonders  of  his  hand , 
He  is  more  powerful,  good  and  wise, 
Than  any  child  can  understand. 

2  Bright  angels  bow  before  his  face, 

And  saints  stand  waiting  round  histhron. 
And  in  that  holy,  happy  place, 
No  sinful  thoughts  or  words  are  known 

II  God* s  Greatness.  ^^-    M 

OLORD,  our  God,  how  wondrous  gres' 
Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  old  and  young  proclaim. 
2  When  1  behold  thy  works  on  high, 
The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
And  stars  that  well  adorn  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light  ;— 
H  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race,, 
That  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace 
And  raise  his  nature  so  ! 
4  O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 
Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  ail  the  earth  proclaim. 

i  !l        The  Creator  praised  in  his  W&rkit,      ^    ^ 

>  'T^HE  spa.cious  firmament  on  high, 
i      With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shilling  ^3^^Ki^ 
Their  great  Origi'ial  proclai*^ 
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CRftATIOE    JLTSD    PROVIDED CB,  13 

2  Tti'  unwearied  sun  from  day  to  day. 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  pub'.ishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

5  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale  ; 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ; 

*  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn 
Aud  all  the  plunets  m  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  polc- 

3  What  though  in  solemn  silence  ail 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  bail , 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ; 

6  (n  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

I  «3  I  am  the  Creature  of  Ood.  ^    ^ 

'    T  AM  the  creature  of  the  Lord ; 

-fi-     He  made  me  by  his  powerful  word . 

This  body,  in  each  curious  part. 

Was  formed  by  his  unerring  art. 
2  From  him  my  nobler  spirit  came, 

My  soul,  a  spark  of  heavenly  flame. 

That  soul,  by  which  my  body  lives, 

Which  thinks  and  hopes,  desires  and  gr.evej^ 
%  Is  capable  of  endless  bUss, 

And  worth  a  thousand  worlds  like  this  ; 

[t  must  in  heaven  or  hell  reraain. 

When  Resh  ie  turned  to  uust  again. 

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14  C:U^AFlON   AND   PROTIDETflCB 

4  To  what  then  should  I  first  attend  ? 
Or  what  esteem  my  noblest  end  ? 
Surely  it  must  be  this  alone, 

That  God  my  Maker  may  be  knowD  ; 

5  So  known,  that  I  may  love  him  still, 
A  nd  form  my  actions  by  his  will ; 
7'hat  he  may  bless  me  while  I  live, 
And  when  I  die  my  soul  receive. 

6  Then  in  the  world  of  light  and  love. 
With  saints  and  angel-hosis  above, 
I'll  dwell  for  ever  in  his  sight. 

In  perfect  knowledge  and  dehght. 

14:  God's  Works;  an  Infant  Hymn      P«  M 

1  n^HE  moon  is  very  fair  and  bright, 

JL      And  also  very  high ; 
I  think  it  is  a  pretty  sight 

To  see  it  in  the  sky  : 
It  shone  upon  me  as  I  lay. 
And  seemed  almost  as  bright  as  day. 

2  The  stars  are  very  pretty  too, 

And  scattered  all  about ; 
At  first  there  seems  a  very  few, 

But  soon  the  rest  come  out : 
I'm  sure  I  could  not  count  them  all, 
I'hey  are  so  very  bright  and  small. 

'.  God  made  and  keeps  them,  every  on© 
By  his  great  power  and  might : 
lie  is  more  glorious  than  the  sun 

And  all  the  stars  of  light : 
Vet  though  so  great,  we  by  his  graco^ 
{{  pure  m  heart  shall  see  his  face. 
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PRAISE.  15*   i€ 

PRAISE. 

15  Praise  for  Blessings.  ^    ^ 

1  A    LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
j\^      Kind  guardian  of  my  days, 
Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 

In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Each  rolling  year  new  favours  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store ; 
But,  ah  !  in  vain  my  labouring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

4  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  da/s, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace, 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  my  praise,        ' 

The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 
b  Yes,  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord  I 

For  favours  more  divine ; 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word, 

Vrhere  all  thy  glories  shine. 
8  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays. 

And  every  weakness  dies, 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

1 1>  Praise  from  Children.  L    ^'^ 

\      A    LMIGHTY  GOD  !  with  gracious  ear 
^J\      Our  praises  and  thanksgivings  hear, 
And  look  with  an  approving  eye 
From  thy  eternal  throve  on  high. 

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I?*   18  PRAI8E. 

2  Our  feeble  voice  and  childish  ihoughl 
Can  never  praise  thee  as  they  ought ; 
Nor  can  our  hps  by  words  express 
The  tribute  of  our  thankfulness. 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  in  ancient  days, 
From  children  hast  perfected  praise, 
And  still  thy  condescending  love 
Will  childhood's  gratitude  approve. 

i.  €  Prayer  and  Praise.  L.  M 

^  O  '^^^U'  whom  high  archangels  prai«e. 
v^'     Whose  glory  shines  with  brightest  rays, 
To  thee  our  grateful  hymns  we  tune, 
For  none  can  sing  thy  praise  too  soon 

2  Oh  may  thy  grace  be  all  our  joy 
Let  gratitude  our  tongues  employ, 

And  lead  young  children,  frail  and  weak, 
Thy  praise  to  sing,  thy  face  to  seek. 

3  Deny  us  not  our  earnest  prayer, 
That  we  may  ail  thy  favour  share  : 
Be  led  to  each  good  work  and  word ; 
As  faithful  servants  of  the  Lord. 

4  And  bless  our  teachers,  parents,  friends  : 
And  gram,  where'er  thy  name  extends, 
That  heathen  children,  too,  may  bring 
Their  songs  of  praise  to  Israel's  king. 

i  ^  Invitation  to  praise.  ^» 

COiME,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above, 
Now  in  our  youthful  days  ; 
Remember  Jur  Creator's  love, 
And  lisp  our  Father's  praise. 
%  His  Majesty  will  not  despise 
The  day  of  feeble  things  ; 
Grateful  the  songs  of  children  riao, 
And  please  the  King  of  kings. 
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PRllSE.  1^»  5^^ 

i  He  loves  to  be  remembered  thus, 
And  honoured  for  his  grace  ; 
Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  hke  us 
His  wisdom  calls  forth  praise. 
I  Glory  to  God,  and  praise  and  power. 
Honour  and  thanks  be  given ! 
Children  and  cherubim  adore 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

I  "  >  Praise  from  a  renewed  Heart.         ^'   ^ 

TO  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord, 
A  grateful  song  I'll  raise  ; 
Oh  let  the  fceblesi  of  thy  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  thy  praise. 
t  But  how  shall  childhood's  tongue  express 
A  subject  so  divine  ? 
How  shall  we  love  thee  as  we  ought, 
Or  praise  a  love  like  thine  f 

3  My  life,  my  joy,  my  hope,  I  owe 

To  this  amazing  love  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here. 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

4  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  fliea, 

With  sin  and  grief  oppress' d  ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 

^O  Prayer  and  Praise.  O    M 

1  O  EAR,  Lord,  the  song  ofpraise  and  pri^y 
O.     In  heaven,  thy  dweliing  place, 
From  children  made  thy  gracious  care, 

And  taught  to  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thanks  for  thy  word  and  for  thy  day ; 

And  help  us,  we  implore, 
That  we  may  never  waste  in  olay 
Thy  holy  Sabbath  more, 

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21,  32  PRAISE. 

3  Thanks  that  we  hear;  but  oh  !  impart 

To  each,  desire  sincere 
That  we  may  listen  with  our  heart, 
And  do  as  well  ajs  hear. 

^^  Infant  Praise'  8,  7« 

1  TTUMBLE  praises,  holy  Jesns, 
Xl     Infant  voices  raise  to  Thee; 
In  thy  arms,  0  Lord,  receive  us. 

Suffer  us  thy  lambs  to  be. 

2  Blessed  Saviour!  thou  hast  bidden 

Babes  like  us  to  come  to  thee  ,• 
Once  by  thy  disciples  chidden, 

Thou  didst  bless  such  ones  as  we. 
i  Thanks  to  thee,  who  freely  gave  ua 

Thy  exalted  Son,  to  die, 
Prom  eternal  death  to  save  us ; 

Glory  -be  to  God  on  high  ! 

il^  Hosannas  in  the  Temple.  O.  W 

1  ITTHEN  Jesus  to  the  temple  came, 
VV      The  voice  of  praise  was  heard 
The  little  children  owned  his  claim, 
And  in  his  train  appeared. 
?  Hosannas  made  the  temple  ring, 
For  many  tongues  agreed ; 
Hosanna  to  the  heavemy  king ! 
To  David's  promised  seed. 
i  O  let  those  scenes  be  now  renewed, 
Where  children  lisp  thy  praise  ! 
Thou  art  as  gracious  and  as  goo(i 
As  in  the  former  days. 

4  Dwell  by  thy  Spirit  in  our  hearts, 

And  this  will  loose  our  tongues  j 
The  love  that  heavenly  truth  imparts 
Will  animate  our  mnsB, 
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PBAisa  *^3,  %^ 

'*»!  Children  praising  the  Sauiour         *  .'<     ^ 

\    |_j  OS  ANNAS  were  by  children  sung 
Ifl     When  JesUB  was  on  earth ; 
Then  surelv  we  are  not  loo  young 
To  fiounJ  his  praises  forth. 

1  The  Lord  is  great,  the  Lord  is  good ; 

He  feeds  as  from  his  store 
With  earthly  and  with  heavenly  food 

We'll  praise  hirn  evermore. 
We  thank  him  for  his  gracious  word  ^ 

We  thank  him  for  his  love  ; 
We'll  aing  the  praises  of  our  Lord, 

Who  reigns  in  heaven  above. 

j£4i  Power  and  Grace.  P     M 

G1 IVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
^    The  universal  Lord ; 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings 

And  be  his  grace  adored. 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,     j    And  ever  sure 
Shall  stili  endure,      j    Abides  ihy  t^ord. 

2  How  mighty  is  his  hand  ! 

What  wonders  hath  he  done ! 
He  formed  the  eartli  and  seas. 

And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 
His  power  and  grace  |  And  let  his  name 
kr*i  stili  the  same,    j  Have  endletss  praiM 

S  He  6a w  the  nations  he, 
All  perishing  in  sin, 
knd  pitied  the  sad  state 
The  mined  world  was  in. 

Thy  mercy.  Lord;     !    Aul  ever  eure 
'hi^i'i  «st8U  endure.      !    Abides  ihv  word 


^6  PRIIBE 

t  He  siftni  his  only  Son 

To  ^ve  us  from  our  wo, 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 

And  every  hurtful  foe 
His  power  and  grace  |  And  let  his  namt 
Are  stilt  the  same,      j  Have  efldlesg  prui^ 

^<^f^  Pratsi forikc  Sabbath  ^      ^ 

!       ''"pHE  Sabbath  of  the  Lord, 
JL      The  Sabbath  is  our  day ; 
For  then  we  read  and  hear  God's  word 
We  learn  to  praise  and  pray. 

t      That  day  with  son^s  we  bless, 
It  hath  the  light  oi  seven, 
When,  Christ,  the  Sun  of  RighteousneM 
Shines  on  our  path  to  heaven. 

I       Ours  is  the  Sabb'o>th-school ; 
Its  lessons  may  we  prize, 
And  grow  by  every  gospel  rule 
Unto  salvation  wise. 

i      So  all  our  lives  below, 

In  v/isdom's  pleasant  ways, 
The  fruits  of  Sabbath-schools  will  en»T 
The  bliss  of  Sabbath-days. 

S       Lord  of  the  Sabbath  !  send 
Prosperity  and  peace, 
Till  tasks  and  teaching  here  shall  end 
Tongues  fail,  and  knowledge  ce&s«3 

i       Till,  with  thy  saints  above, 
We  rise,  in  heaven  to  spend 
^.  blest  eternity  of  love, 
A  Sabbath  without  end- 
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fSO  Pratst  for  Mercvii,  * '-    t" 

LORD,  i  would  own  thy  tender  caib. 
And  aii  thy  love  to  me ; 
The  food  i  eat,  the  clothes  J  wears 
Are  all  bestowed  by  thee. 
t  i%.nd  thou  preserves!  me  from  death 
And  dangers,  ev3ry  hour : 
I  cannot  draw  another  breatn, 
Unless  thou  give  the  power. 
g  My  health,  and  friends,  tind.  parents  dea^ 
To  me  by  God  are  given  , 
i  have  not  any  blessings  here, 
But  what  are  sent  from  heaven. 
4  Such  goodness,  Lord,  and  coneiant  csre 
A  child  can  ne'er  repay  ; 
But  may  it  be  rny  daily  prayer 
To  love  thee  and  obey. 

^'i  FraisB  to  the  Saviour.  S,  M 

TO  praise  the  Saviour's  nam^, 
Let  little  children  try  ; 
While  saints  and  angels  do  the  same 
In  the  bright  world  on  high. 
2       His  love  in  heaven  is  sung, 
His  name  is  there  adored ; 
And  children  hero,  however  young,, 
May  learn  to  praise  the  Lord. 
'i       *i'he  wonders  of  that  love 
No  earthly  tongue  can  tell, 
Which  brought  the  Saviour  from  abovt 
To  save  our  souls  from  hell 
i      For  us  he  vv^epi  and  bled, 
And  suffered  all  his  pain ; 
^'or  us  was  numbered  with  the  ckfid., 
And  rose  to  life  again 


5  And  still  for  us  he  prays^ 
And  makes  our  souls  his  care  ; 

He  loves  to  hear  our  feeble  praiee, 
An  d  listen  to  our  prayer. 

6  Lord  Jesus  !  grant  that  we 
May  know  thy  saving  grace ; 

On  earth  thy  humble  followeie  be  ; 
In  heaven  behold  thy  face. 
Wi^  Praise  and  Prayer.  C)  .    M 

J     4  LMl GHT Y  God !  whiki eanh and  hera  ei^ 
.ri     Thy  posver  and  skill  pruclaiiit  ; 
Wilt  thou  permit  a  child  to  sing 
The  honours  of  thy  name  ? 
t  The  early  dawn  of  opening  life  * 

HaB  proved  thy  guardian  care, 
A.nd  may  I,  through  all  future  years, 
Thy  grace  and  goodness  share. 
3  Now  may  I  give  myself  to  thee, 
And  in  thy  name  confide  ; 
Most  f^racioua  God  1  O  deign  to  be 
My  Father,  Friend,  and  Guide. 
i9  'I%6  Christian  Birth.  Cf^! 

f   THANK  the  goodness  and  the  grace 
\¥hich  on  my  birth  have  smiled. 
And  made  me  in  these  Christian  day??. 
A  highly  favoured  child. 
%  i  was  not  born,  as  thousands  are, 
Where  Jesus  is  unknown, 
k.nA  taught  to  pray  a  useless  prayer 
To  blocks  of  wood  or  stone. 
ij  i  was  not  born  a  little  slave, 
To  labour  in  the  sun, 
Arid  wish  that  I  were  in  my  ^f^v^. 
And  all  my  kbour  doiia. 
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PB4I»K.  SO,  3f 

i  I  was  not  born  without  a  home, 
Or  in  a  broken  shed  ; 
A  wretched  outcast,  taught  to  roam. 
And  steal  my  daily  bread. 
S  My  God !  I  thank  thee,  who  hast  piaimed 
A  better  lot  for  me  ; 
And  placed  me  in  this  happy  land, 
Where  I  may  hear  of  thee. 
30  Praise  to  Christ.  S.  U 

1  A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
±\.     Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  , 

Wake,  every  heart  and  eve/y  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  na^ie. 

2  .  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 

For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 
S       Sing  on  your  heavenly  way 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 

In  Christ  the  exalted  King. 

4  Soon  we  shall  hear  him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  corne  ;" 

Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 

And  take  his  wanderers  home. 

5  Soon  shall  our  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 
il  I  Praise  to  Jehovah.  S.  M 

I       /"^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
v_y     And  hymns  of  glory  sing , 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

^  2i 


2      He  formed  the  deeps  unknown. 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

I       Come  worship  at  his  throne 
Come  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
We  are  nis  works,  and  not  our  own? 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

To-day  attend  his  voice. 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod . 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice- 
And  own  your  gracious  God ! 

S^  Universal  Praise.  '-'■   ^ 

!   Tj^ROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skiea, 
X       Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung. 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tontnie. 

e  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  eriorfc 
Til!  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


PRAYER. 

?|^|  ChiWif  Prayer,  l*-    '^ 

'    f  CHILDREN  as  yoimg  and  weak  aa  I. 
Vy     Did  Jesus  love,  when  here  below  ; 
4nd  on  his  Father's  throne  on  high 
O  with  w  hat  love  he  loves  them  now  : 
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•14,  .1.1 


Z   fiiough  1  am  young,  yei  I  have  suijied, 
Forgotten  (rod,  transgresaed  hie  laws; 
A.nd  noly  angels  could  noi  gain 
Pardon  for  me,  nor  plead  my  cause. 
i  To  Jesus  then  I'll  meekly  go ; 

My  penitence  these  tears  will  prove  • 
And  he  who  wept  for  human  wo, 
Will  take  me  to  his  arms  of  love. 

1  Then  will  I  sing,  while  life  shall  last. 

Glory  to  God  for  pardoning  love ; 
And  when  the  hour  of  death  is  past. 
Join  in  immortal  praise  above. 
?>  '*  Sincerity  in  Prayer.  ^  • 

WHEN" daily  T  kneel  down  to  pray. 
As  I  am  taught  to  do, 
God  does  not  care  for  what  I  say, 
Unless  I  feel  it  too. 

2  Yet  foolish  thoughts  my  heart  beguile, 

And  when  I  pray  or  sing, 
I'm  often  thinking  all  the  while 
About  some  other  thing. 

3  O  let  me  never,  never  dare 

To  act  a  trifler's  part. 
Or  think  that  God  will  hear  a  prayer 
That  comes  not  from  the  heart. 

4  But  if  I  make  his  ways  my  choice, 

As  holy  children  do, 
Then,  while  I  seek  him  with  my  voice 
My  heart  will  love  him  too. 
'15  For  the  Holy  Spirit.  L^ 

i   ]\/T^  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee, 
ivJL     I  would  not  only  bend  the  knee, 
But  with  my  spirit  seek  thy  face,  •— 
With  my  whole  heart  desire  thy  grace, 

8-^ 


if)  FRA'fER. 

2  I  ^  lead  the  name  of  thy  dear  Son  ^ 
All  he  has  said,  all  he  has  done  ; 

0  may  I  feel  his  love  for  me, 
Who  died  from  sin  to  set  me  free  ! 

3  To  guide  me,  Lord,  be  ever  nigh  ; 
My  sins  forgive,  my  wfints  supply ; 
With  favour  crown  my  youthful  days, 
And  my  whole  life  shall  speak  thy  \)ra.u^ 

t  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord,  impart ; 
Impress  thy  likeness  on  my  heart ; 
Let  me  obey  thy  truth  in  love, 
Till  raised  to  dwell  with  thee  above 

liiy  Child's  Pray«r.  ^    ^ 

!   T   ORD,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray  ; 
JLj     Thy  grace  betimes  impart ; 
And  grant  thy  Holy  Spirit  may 
Renew  my  sinful  heart. 
i  A  fallen  creature  I  was  born, 
And  from  my  birth  I  strayed ; 

1  must  be  wretched  and  forlorn 

Without  thy  mercy's  aid. 

8  But  Christ  can  all  my  sins  forgive, 

And  wash  away  their  stain ; 

Can  fit  my  soul  with  him  to  live, 

And  m  his  kingdom  reign. 

4  To  hmi  let  little  children  come, 

For  he  Kath  said  they  m*ay  ; 
His  bosom  then  shall  be  their  home, 
Their  tears  he'll  wipe  away 

5  For  all  who  early  seek  his  face 

Shall  surely  taste  his  love  ; 
Jesus  shall  guide  them  by  his  grace 
To  dwell  with  him  above 
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37  The  /.ord'aFrayor.  ^^.     ^' 

GUR  Father,  full  of  grace  divme, 
To  thy  great  name  be  praises  paid ; 
Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  glory  shine, 
And  be  thy  will  on  earth  obeyed. 

2  Give  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day, 

And  aJ  our  wants  do  thou  supply  j 
With  gospel  truths  feed  us,  we  pray. 
That  we  may  never  faint  or  die 

3  Extend  thy  grace,  our  hearts  renew. 

Our  each  offence  in  love  forgive  i 
Teach  us  divine  forgiveness  too 
And  let  us  free  from  evil  live. 

4  For  thine' s  the  kingdom,  and  the  power 

And  all  the  glory  waits  thy  name ; 
Let  every  land  thy  grace  adore, 
And  souikI  a  long  and  loud  Amen. 

3H  For  a  new  Heart.  C.   M 

1  /^  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
V/     A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ; 
A  heart  made  clean  by  thy  rich  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me  ! 
'i  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek 
My  great  Redeemer's  throne, — 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  An  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean ; 
Which  neither  life  nor  deaih  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  \  heart  in  every  thought  renewed , 

And  full  of  love  divine ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pu^e,  ar»d  good 
A  copy.,  Lord,  oi  ihme. 

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ill*  Encourasfemtnt.  7*P 

COME,  my  eoal,  thy  suit  prepaie, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer  ; 
He  that  bids  us  humbly  pray, 
Sends  us  not  unblessed  away. 
*  Thou  art  coming  to  a  king, 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring  ; 
For  his  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 
Lord,  1  come  to  thee  for  rest. 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 
IMiere  thy  sovereign  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

to  Prayer  for  Youth.  S.    M. 

GREAT  God  !   with  heart  and  tongue. 
For  all  our  youth  we  pray ; 
O  may  they  learn,  while  they  are  young 
To  walk  in  wisdom's  way  ! 
t  Now,  in  their  early  days, 

Teach  them  thy  will  to  know ; 
O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
On  every  heart  bestow  I 
^  Make  their  defenceless  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care  ; 
Cause  them  to  choose  the  way  of  truth 
Ami  Hy  from  every  snare, 
i  Their  hearts,  to  folly  prone, 
Renew  by  power  divine  : 
Unite  them  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  them  wholly  thine. 
5   Lord,  let  thy  sacred  word 

Their  warmest  thoughts  employ  , 
There  let  them  daily  find  the  roa^^ 
Which  leads  to  endless  joy. 
2(S 


I  1  Prayer  for  Ckildren.  L.   M 

1  1  \EAR  Saviour,  if  those  lanibs  should  slrn^ 
^J     From  thy  secure  enclosure's  l>ouii<J, 
And,  lured  by  earthly  joys  away, 

Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found 

2  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 

O  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 
Remember  all  the  prayers  and  tears 
Which  have  devoted  them  to  thee, 

i  And  when  these  hps  no  more  can  pray 
These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  mort 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wanderers  to  thy  fold  restore. 

\A  The  great  Teacher.  S)  « 

1  npEACHER  ,  guide  of  young  begnin  rs, 
-i-      Let  a  child  approach  to  thee ; 
Thee,  who  camest  to  ransom  sinnera, 
Thee,  who  diedst  to  ransom  me. 

%  Into  thy  protection  take  me, 
Full  of  goodness  as  thou  art ; 
After  thine  own  image  make  me. 
Make  me  after  thine  own  heart.  , 

i  Exercise  the  potter's  power 
Over  this  unshapen  clay  ; 
Call  me  in  the  morning  hour ; 
Teach  my  youthful  mind  the  way» 

4   With  a  tender  awe  inspire. 

That  I  never  more  may  rove , 
Every  spark  of  good  desire 
Raise  into  a  name  of  luve. 

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t3,    44  FRA¥im. 

tli  Children's  Pray sr  CI.  M 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  heavei^ly  ?C .p^ 
Who  rules  the  world  aboTs  ; 
Accept  the  tribute  children  bring 
Of  gratitude  and  love. 

2  To  thee,  each  morning,  when  we  rme. 

Our  early  vows  we  pay ; 
And  e'er  the  nighi  hath  closed  our  e/ea. 
We  thank  thee  for  the  day. 

3  Our  Saviour,  ever  good  and  kind 

To  us  his  word  hath  given ; 
Thj\t  children,  such  as  we,  may  %(i 

The  path  that  leads  to  heaven, 
S   O  Lord,  extend  thy  gracious  hand. 

To  guide  our  erring  youth ; 
And  lead  us  to  that  blissful  land 

Where  dwells  eternal  truth. 

t4  A  Child's  Confession.  C3.  M. 

OLORD,  forgive  a  sinful  child, 
Whose  heart  is  all  unclean  • 
Elow  base  am  I,  and  how  defiled 
By  the  vile  work  of  sin  ! 
^  O  change  this  stubborn  heart  of  mirjje, 
And  make  me  pure  within; 
Still  manifest  thy  love  divine, 
And  save  me  from  my  sin. 
5  Stubborn,  untractable,  and  wild, 
'By  nature  is  my  heart: 
O  Lord,  to  me,  a  patient,  mildj 
And  holy  mind  impart. 
I  Then  shall  I  make  redeeming  lov® 
My  daily  hourly  song  ; 
And  joys  like  theirs  who  sing  at.0?®. 
Shall  tune  an  'n^ant's  tongue. 
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I O  Infant's  Prayer.  *^  ® 

JESUS,  Saviour,- Son  of  God, 
Who,  for  me,  life's  pathway  irod, 
Who,  for  me,  became  a  child ; 
iVIake  me  humble,  meek,  and  mild. 
4  I  thy  little  lamb  would  be, 
Jesus,  I  would  follow  thee ; 
Ssmuel  was  thy  child  of  old, 
Take  me,  too,  wiihm  thy  fold. 

16  Hymn  for  a  Child.  ^'^ 

}    TESUS  bids  me  seek  his  face ; 

J      Lord,  I  come  to  ask  thy  grace  ; 

Send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

Teach  mo  to  obey  and  love  : 

Unto  thee  I  fain  would  go. 

All  I  want  thou  canst  bestow. 
3  Thou  wilt  e'en  a  child  rec?)  "a  ; 

Thou  will  all  my  shis  for^ivt; : 

Oh,  dissolve  this  heart  oi  stone. 

Make  me  thine,  and  thine  alone  • 

Sin  is  present  with  me  still 

Disobedient  is  my  will. 
^  Sinful  thoughts  too  oft  prevail, 

Vain  desires  my  heart  assail : 

0  my  Saviour,  make  me  whole, 

Form  anew  my  inmost  soul ; 

Kindly  guard  me  every  day, 

Be  my  everlasting  stay. 

47  For  the  Young.  *     L.    M 

I  /^  REAT  Saviour,  who  d'dst  condescend 

vJ     Young  children  in  thine  arms  to  taat 

Still  prove  tnyself  the  children's  friend, 

And  save  them  for  thv  mercy's  eake 

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48  PK4TEa» 

2  'Tis  by  the  guidainie  o*  thy  hand 
That  they  within  th^  house  appeir. 
And  in  thine  awful  presence  stand, 
To  hear  thy  word,  and  join  in  prayer. 
B  Like  precious  seed,  in  iruittul  ^romm, 
Let  the  instruction  they  receive, 
To  thy  immortal  praise  abound, 
And  make  them  to  thy  glory  live. 

4  Give  them  a  sober,  steady  mmd, 

Strength  to  withstand  the  snares  of  ei 
Boldly  to  cast  the  world  behind, 
And  strive  eternal  life  to  wht. 

5  To  read  thy  word  their  hearts  inciinti , 

To  understand  it,  light  impart ; 
O  Saviour,  consecrate  them  thme. 
Take  full  possession  of  each  heart. 

-18  For  the  Spirit's  I^Jiuence.  C .   M 

I   TN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come 
X     To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 
O  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 
g  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak. 
To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  : 
Thy  face  and  favour,  Lord,  we  seek. 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 
?  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  heai 
A  nA  understand  thy  word ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  neai-. 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 
I  Here  let  thy  power  and  grace  be  foh 
Thy  love  and  mercy  known ; 
The  icy  hearts,  blest  Saviour,  melt 
\\i&  break  the  heart  of  Btona 
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*  Let  sinners,  Lord,  thy  goodness  prove. 
And  eaints  rejoice  in  thee ; 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love, 
And  to  the  Saviour  flee. 

19  Ji  Child' i  Praytr.  O     H 

1  T  ORD,  leach  a  sinful  child  to  pray, 
i  '^    And  then  accept  my  prayer ; 
For  thou  causi  hear  the  words  I  aay 

For  thou  an  everywhere. 

2  A  little  sparrow  cannot  iall 

Unnoticed,  Lord,  by  ihee; 
And  though  I  am  so  young  and  smalif 
Thou  dosi  tf»lie  care  of  me. 

^  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that's  ngh?. 
And  when  I  sin,  forgive  ; 
And  make  it  still  my  cliief  delighi 
To  serve  thee  while  I  live 

4  W  hatever  trouble  I  am  in, 
To  thee  for  help  I'll  call ; 
But  keep  me,  more  thaii  ail,  frora  eta. 
For  that's  the  worst  of  all. 

50        The  Presence  of  Christ  desire  L.    ^■ 

I  /~\  THOU,  to  whose  aii-searchmg  oigh^ 
v^     The  darkness  shineth  as  the  Tight, 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  paaiB  for  tha? 
Oh,  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  me  free. 

I  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray , 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  ray  wsj  ^ 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear^ 
No  fraud,  v^hih  thou,  mj  God.  art  near 


*1  .  52  PRATER. 

i  When  rising  fioods  my  goul  o'erfiow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  wo, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  imparl 
To  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

^  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  thee  ; 
Oh,  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill ! 

O I         Overcoming  impediments  to  Worship.      "^   ^ 

WHY  should  cold  or  stormy  weather 
Keep  me  from  the  house  of  praye?  5 
Oh  !  where  Christians  meet  together. 
Let  me  still  be  with  them  there. 
S  If  I  loved  my  God  sincerely, 
If  my  heart  approved  his  ways. 
It  would  grieve  my  heart  severely 
To  be  kept  from  prayer  and  praise. 

3  When  on  earth  the  Saviour  wandered 

Oft  for  me  his  cheek  was  wet: 
Oft  in  silent  prayer  he  pondered, 
Through  chill  night,  on  Olivet. 

4  Then  shall  cold  or  stormy  weather 

Keep  me  from  the  house  of  prayer  ? 
No  !  where  Christians  meet  together, 
Let  me  still  be  with  them  there  ! 

^^Jt  For  Divine  Guidance.  8, 1     -^ 

1  ri  UIDE  me,  O  thou  ^reat  Jehovah ! 
^-J     Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  , 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 
lioid  me  with  thy  powerful  hand ; 

B'-ead  of  heaven! 
Peed  me  now  and  eve/mor# 
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FRAYBB.  ^^9   a>« 

2  Ope  a  now  tne  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  , 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 
Lead  .me  &11  my  journey  through  • 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  atill  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Thou  of  death  and  hell  the  conqueror, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  ; 

Songs  of  praises 
i  will  ever  give  to  thee. 
?Sfl  Children* s  Prayer.  ^    ^^^ 

1  f~\  LORD,  behold  before  thy  throne 
V-7  A  band  of  children  lovi^Iy  bend  ; 
Thy  face  we  seek,  thy  name  we  ov/n. 

And  pray  that  thou  wilt  be  our  friend. 

2  Thou  didst  on  earth  the  young  receive, 

And  gently  fold  them  to  thy  breast, 
And  say,  that  such  in  heaven  should  li?® 
For  ever  safe,  for  ever  blest. 
S  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid  impart, 

That  he  may  teach  us  how  to  pray  .- 
Make  us  Bincere,  and  let  each  heart 
Delight  to  tread  in  wisdom's  way. 
i  0  let  thy  grace  our  souls  renew, 
And  seal  a  sense  of  pardon  there ; 
Teach  us  thy  will  to  know  and  do. 
And  let  us  all  thine  image  bear^ 
§4  The  appomted  Way.  '"^'^ 

fORD,  we  come  before  thee  now 
^    At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 
0  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain ; 
Shall  we  seek  thee.  Lord   in  valaf 
C  %* 


3  liord,  on  thee  our  ttouis  depend  ; 

In  compassioii  now  descend  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  wiih  heavenly  gi&m. 

Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 
5  in  thine  own  appointed  way, 

Now  we  seek  thee, — here  we  stay  5 

Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go. 

Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

*!?>  Lord,  remember  mt.  ^>  ^*' 

OTHOU,  from  whom  aii  goodDess  8i>v*b, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  thee  ; 
In  aii  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woea*, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

2  When  on  my  guiltj',  burdened  heaii 

My  sins  he  heavily, 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  imp^yi, 

In  love,  remember  me  ! 
^  Temptationa  sore  obstruct  my  way , 

And  ills  1  cfiiinot  flee  ; 
Oh  !  ^ive  me  strength,  Lord,  m  m>  daj, 

And  still  remember  me  ! 
?  Distressed  with  pain,  disease,  aiia  j^jiisi 

This  feeble  body  see  ; 
Gmnt  patience,  rest,  and  kind  t^ii'ot 

Hear,  and  remember  me  i 

3  If  on  my  face,  for  thy  dear  riarn?j. 

Shame  and  reproaches  be, 
I'll  hail  reproach.,  and  we]con:ie  ssCiam^v 
If  thou  remember  me. 
^  I'iie  hour  is  near,  the  hou?  «:>/  deux. 
f  own  the  just  decree  s 
And  when  1  draw  my  pmYiii<  Ireacli, 
Saviour-  rsmember  m<'f  ■ 
U 


i6  Child's  Prayer  C  .¥ 

{  f\  GOD  !  I  am  a  Utile  child 

yJ     Who  fain  to  thee  would  prav ; 

But  am  so  lost  in  folly's  wild, 
I  know  not  what  to  say. 

2  O  teach  my  light  and  erring  tongue 

To  render  thanks  to  thee  ; 
And  mould  my  simple  heart,  v/hiie  youi.. 
To  deep  humility. 

3  For  thou  hast  made  me  what  1  am, 

With  brightest  hopes  before  ; 
And  put  a  reasoning  soul  within, 
To  live  for  evermore. 

4  That  thou  art  kind,  and  great,  and  good, 

I  joyfully  believe ; 
But,  O  thy  boundless  love  to  man, 
My  mind  cannot  conceive. 

5  That  thou  shouidsi  send  thine  only  Son 

From  regions  of  the  sky, 
For  the  lost,  sinful  race  of  man 
A  dreadfol  death  to  die, 

^  I  cannot  grasp.     But  teach  me,  Lord, 
With  grateful  heart  to  bow  ; 
And  be  that  reverenced  and  adored. 
Which  none  conceives  but  Thou. 

^7  The  Request.  0.   \ 

FATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
A  ccepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace 
Let  tk's  petition  nse. 

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*©,  59  PRATJEH. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  Ufe  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  .through  my  journey  shme, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

•Jo  God's  Blessing  asked.  C   M. 

OTHAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  way  ■> 
To  keep  his  statutes  still ; 
0  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grac*^ 
To  know  and  do  his  will. 

O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 

Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

S  Conduct  my  footsteps  by  thy  wora 
And  make  my  heart  sincere ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

4  (Viake  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands 
Oii'end  against  my  God. 

?5il  An  Infant's  Prayer.  Vs 

^   TTOLY  Father,  please  to  hear 
JlL     Infant  praise  and  humble  prayer ; 
Thou,  who  gav'st  us  parents  kind, 
Teach  ua  ever  them  to  mind. 

2  Food  and  raiment,  home  and  friends, 

All  we  have,  thy  goodness  sends ; 

And  for  these  our  hearts  shall  raise, 

Grateftii  thanks  and  humble  oraise- 

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3  Guide  our  hvee  m  grace  and  truth. 
Through  the  tempting  scenes  of  youth 
And  when  here  our  trials  cease, 

O  receive  our  souls  in  peace. 
80  Prayer  for  Guidance.  ^^«  ^*' 

\    pERMIT  me,  Lord,  to  seek  thy  face 
i        Obedient  to  thy  call ; 
To  seek  the  presence  of  thy  grace. 
My  strength,  my  life,  my  all. 
*  All  I  can  wish  is  thine  to  give : 
My  God,  I  ask  thy  love ; 
That  greatest  bliss  I  can  receive, 
The  bliss  of  heaven  above. 

4  To  heaven  my  restless  heart  aspires  *, 

O  for  a  quickening  ray, 
To  wake  and  warm  my  faint  desires, 
And  cheer  the  tiresome  way  ! 
4  The  path  to  thy  divine  abode 
Through  a  wild  desert  hes ; 
A  thousand  snares  beset  the  road, 
A  thousand  terrors  rise. 
?  Satan  and  sin  unite  their  art 
To  keep  me  from  my  Lord ; 
Dear  Saviour,  guard  my  trembling  iieart 
And  guide  me  by  thy  word. 
t>  1  A  childlike  Spirit.  '^  ^ 

1  TESUS,  make  my  sinful  heart 

J      Humble,  teachable,  and  mild ; 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art, 
Like  a  little  infant  child, 

2  Every  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own ; 
Kviows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 
Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone 


5  From  ail  pride  and  envy  tVee, 
Teach  me  to  obey  thy  will ; 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee, 
Love  and  praise  n.nd  bless  thee  etill 

3  What  thou  shah  to-day  provide 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 
Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave 

4  Let  me  then  on  thee  rely, 

While  my  heart  to  thee  1  give . 
Happy  when  I  come  to  die. 
If  I  die  with  thee  to  live. 

S!«S  Prayer  for  M$re.y  C .   n^ 

\  1\ /TERCY  alone  can  meet  my  ca^e ; 
iVX     For  mercy,  Lord,  I  cry  : 
Jesus,  Redeemer,  show  thy   ace 
In  mercy,  or  I  die. 
2  Save  me — for  none  besides  can  save  ' 
At  thy  conimand  I  tread, 
With  trembling  step,  life's  stormy  wavs  *  -- 
The  wave  goes  o'er  my  head. 
%  I  perish,  and  my  doom  were  just ; 
But  wih  thou  leave  me  ?     No: 
(  hold  thee  fast,  my  hope,  my  trust ; 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 
4  Still  sure  to  me  thy  promise  stands, 
A  nd  ever  must  abide  ; 
Behold  it  written  on  thy  hands, 
And  graven  in  thy  side. 
%  To  this,  this  only,  wil^  I  cleave  ; 
Thy  word  is  all  my  plea ; 
That  word  is  truth,  and  I  beliei'e  r— - 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me! 
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63  The  ChiMs  Pray efr.  7'S- 

1  TESUS,  see  a  little  child 

J      Humbly  at  thy  footstool  stay; 
Thou  who  art  so  meek  and  mild 
Stoop,  and  teach  me  what  tj  say. 

2  Though  thou  art  so  great  and  high, 

Thou  dost  view,  with  smiling  face, 
Little  children  when  they  cry, 

"  Saviour !  guide  v^  by  thy  grace/ 
S  Show  me  what  I. ought  to  be, 

Make  me  every  evil  shun  ; 
Thee  in  all  things  may  I  see, 

In  thy  holy  footsteps  run. 
4  Jesus!  all  my  sins  forgive. 

Make  me  lowly,  pure  in  heart, 
For  thy  glory  may  I  live. 

Then  be  with  thee  where  thou  art 

6~l  For  Morning  and  Et^zning.  <  » 

1   n  RACIOUS  God!  to  thee  I  pray, 
vX     Give  me  grace  to  pray  aright  j 
Guide  and  bless  me  every  day. 
And  defend  me  every  night. 
^   Let  thy  mercy,  while  I  live, 
Every  needful  want  supply ; 
And  thy  blissful  presence  give, 
To  support  me  when  I  die. 

t»^  Morning  arid  Evening.  »'^ 

{  nPKACH  me,  Lord,  thy  name  to  kno^  , 
-1      Teach  me.  Lord,  thy  name  to  lo^o ; 
May  I  do  thy  will  below 
As  thy  will  is  done  above. 

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2  When  1  go  to  rest  at  nighl. 

O'er  me  watch  and  near  me  stay  ; 
And  when  morning  brings  the  light. 
May  I  wake  to  praise  and  pray. 

i%&  Sabbath-scholar*  g  Prayer.  CM 

1  ^~\  I'HAT  the  Lord  would  teach  my  ton^ii* 
^-J     The  heavenly  song  to  raise  ; 

O  that  the  Lord  my  heart  would  fill 
With  love,  and  joy,  and  praise  ! 

2  O  'hat  the  Lord  my  steps  would  guide 

In  paths  of  righteousness  ; 
O  that  the  Lord  my  lips  would  teach 
His  ways  and  works  to  bless  ! 

3  O  that  the  Lord  would  give  me  faith, 

The  blessed  Christ  to  see  ; 
0  that  he  now  would  give  me  grace. 
That  I  to  him  may  flee ! 

4  O  that  the  Lord  would  make  me  know 

The  riches  of  his  grace  ; 
Then  should  I  live  and  please  him  too, 
And  dying  see  his  face. 


GOD„ 


@7  Ood  is  Light  and  Lov*.  8*  » 

\   /"i  OD  is  love  ;  his  merey  brightens 
vT    All  the  path  in  which  we  move  • 
BliHR  he  grants,  and  wo  he  lightens 
'xod  is  light,  and  God  is  love. 
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I  Chance  and  change  are  busy  Qv©r ; 
Worlds  ducay,  and  ages  move; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never  : 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth. 

His  unchanging  goodness  proves ; 
F'rom  the  mist  his  brightness  streameth 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love, 

4  He  our  eartlily  cares  entv^^meth 

With  his  comforts  from  above  ; 
Everywhere  his  glory  siiineth : 
God  is  light,  and  God  is  love- 

68  God  the  Children's  Friend.  CM 

1  "\T7HILE  angels  praise  thy  gracious  name 

VV   ^  And  Holy  ?  Holy  !  cry  ; 
May  little  children  do  the  same 
And  raise  their  songs  on  high  ? 

2  They  may. — To  Samuel  thou  didst  speak. 

And  mark  him  as  thy  own , 
They  may — for  thou  hast  bid  them  seek 
For  mercy  through  thy  Son. 

3  And  king  Josiah  in  his  youth 

Was  early  taught  by  thee, 
To  fear  thy  name,  to  love  thy  truth, 
And  every  sin  to  flee. 

4  Nor  canst  thou  change — still,  still  thou  a? 

The  helpless  infant's  friend  ; 
O,  I  would  give  thee  all  my  heart, 
And  on  thy  grace  depend. 
^  And  now,  O  God  !  to  thee  I  cry : 
^     O  form  my  soul  anew  ; 
The  Sa»/iour's  cleansing  blood  apply. 
And  al/.  my  sins  subdue. 

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^B,   to,  ft  '  #OD. 

69  Tiu  Lord  is  htr*.  ^     ^ 

{    rp^ij^  Lord  is  here  !  He  sees  ns  loo, 
1       And  watches  every  thiDg  we  do. 
He  sees  Ub  when  we  laugh  and  play, 
And  knows  if  we  pretend  to  pray. 

2  The  Lord  is  here  !  O  let  us  be 
Afraid  to  sin,  for  God  can  see  ; 
Lest  we  should  be  cast  down  to  hell 
And  there  in  endless  sorrow  dwell, 

^0  There  is  a  Ood  L-  M 

I  ^pHERE  IS  a  God  who  reigns  above, 
i     The  Lord  of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  a€aj^ 
I  fear  his  wrath,  1  ask  his  love, 
And  with  my  hps  I  sing  his  praise 
I  There  is  a  law  which  he  hath  made. 
To  teach  us  all  what  we  must  do  , 
And  his  commands  must  be  obeyed, 
For  they  are  holy,  just,  and  true. 
?  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die  : 

Nor  do  I  know  how  soon  'twill  come  ; 
Thousands  of  children  young  as  ) 

Are  called  by  death  to  hear  their  doom 
(  Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have. 
Before  the  day  of  grace  is  iled  : 
There's  no  repentance  in  the  gi^ave, 
Nor  pardon  offiered  to  the  dead. 

^  I  His  name  is  Ood.  ^-  ^^ 

WHEN  I  look  up  to  yonder  sky. 
So  pure,  so  bright,  so  wondroup  high 
I  think  of  One  I  cannot  see, 
Bui  One  who  sees  and  cares  for  me. 
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SOT)  72    13 

2  His  name  is  Gotf  !  he  gave  me  hinh  ; 

And  every  living  thiag  on  earth. 

And  every  tree  and  plant  that  grows, 

To  the  same  hand  its  being  owes. 
^  'Tis  he  my  daily  food  provides, 

And  all  that  I  require  besides ; 

And  when  I  close  my  slumberiiig  eye 

I  sleep  in  peace,  for  he  is  nigh. 
»  Then  surely  I  should  eve?  love 

This  gracious  God  who  rnigns  above; 

For  very  kmd  Ltideed  is  he, 

I'o  love  a  litiie  child  like  me 
4  A  Ood  hear 8 y  sees,  andLpiows  me  ^    M 

GOD  is  in  heaven — can  lie  hea. 
A  feeble  prayer  like  mine  ? 
Yes,  little  child,  thou  need'st  not  fear, 
He  listeneth  to  thine. 

2  God  is  in  heaven — can  he  see 

When  I  am  doing  wrong  ? 
Yes,  that  he  can — he  locks  a;^  the© 
All  day  and  all  night  long. 

3  God  is  in  heaven — wouU  he  know 

If  I  should  tell  a  jj^je  ? 
Yes,  if  thou  saidst  it  very  low 
He'd  hear  it  in  the  sky. 

4  God  is  in  heaven — can  I  go 

To  thank  him  for  his  care  { 
N  ot  yet — but  love  him  here  below, 
And  thou  shall  praise  him  there. 
^  O  Ood  everywhere.  I      1*4 

I     A  MONG  the  deepest  shades  of  nig  at 
^^     (^an  there  be  one  who  sees  my  way  t 
Yes,  God  is  as  a  shining  li^h*, 
That  turns  the  darkness  mto  day. 
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74  «OD. 

Z  When  every  eye  around  me  sleeps; 
May  I  not  sin  without  control  ? 
No  ;  for  a  constant  watch  he  keeps, 
On  every  thought  of  every  sou.. 
5  If  I  could  find  some  cave  unknown, 
Where  human  feet  had  never  trod. 
Yet  there  I  could  not  be  alone, 
On  every  side  there  would  be  God. 

4  He  smiles  in  heaven,  he  frowns  in  hell, 

He  fills  the  earth,  the  air,  the  sea, 
I  must  within  his  presence  dwell, 
I  cannot  from  his  anger  fl^e. 

5  Yet  I  may  flee  ;  he  shows  me  where ; 

To  Jesus  Christ  he  bids  me  fiy ; 

And  while  I  seek  for  pardon  there, 

There's  only  mercy  in  his  eye, 

€^  Qod  U9T7ial  and  unchaTtffeable,      ^-'»  ^ 

\  f^  REA  T  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  I 
VX    How  frail  and  weak  are  we  ' 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bcw 
And  give  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  earth  or  heaven  was  made , 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Wevf  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  all  open  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 
Prom  the  formation  of  the  sky, 
To  the  last  awful  day. 

4  Bternity,  with  all  its  years. 

Stands  present  to  thy  view, 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears 
And  nothing  can  be  new. 

a 


GOD.  75,    f^ 

6  Our  .ives  throii^h  various  scenes  are  drawn 
Xiid  vexed  with  trifling  cares  ; 
Whiie  tnine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Tnine  undisturbed  affairs. 

#0  Omnigeieiuei  i-<*  ^ 

i    T    ORD,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me 
I  -^         through  ; 

Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own,    • 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  tlie  words  I  mean  to  speak..; 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break, 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  1  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

<  How  awful  is  thy  searching  eye  ! 
Thy  knowledge,  0  how  deep  !  how  higL 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  1  boast, 
Is  n  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

S  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breasi 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
Nor  let  my  evil  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

7-5  Th6  allsscing  God.  ^     ^ 

ALMIGHTY  God,  thy  piercing  eye 
Strikes  through  the  shades  o-f  night 
And  our  most  secret  actions  lie 
A.il  open  to  thy  sight-. 


f1  «OD. 

i  There's  not  a  sin  that  we  commit, 
I^or  wicked  word  we  say, 
But  in  thy  dreadful  book  'trs  writ. 
Against  the  judgment  day. 
S  And  mu«i  the  cnmes  thai  I  have  dmw 
Be  read  and  pubHshed  there  f 
Be  all  exposed  before  the  Bun, 
Whib  men  and  angels  hear  t 
4  Lord,  at  thy  feel  ashamed  1  lie  ; 
[Jpward  I  dare  not  look  ; 
Pardon  rny  sins  before  I  die, 
And  blot  them  from  thy  book. 
*>  Remember  all  the  dying  pains 
That  my  Redeemer  felt ; 
And  let  his  blood  wash  out  my  stains 
And  answer  for  my  gmlt. 

4  €  God  is  glorious.  ^^  • 

HOW  glorious  is  our  beaveiny  Kinij, 
Wlio  reigns  above  the  sky  : 
How  shall  a  child  presume  to  eing 
!Iis  dreadful  majesty  f 

2  How  great  his  power  is,  none  can  tell, 

Nor  think  how  large  his  grace  ; 
N  )i  men  below,  nor  saints  that  dwcH 
On  high  before  his  face. 

3  N  01  angels  that  stand  round  the  Lord 

Can  search  his  secret  will ; 
But  they  perforiji  his  holy  word, 
And  sing  his  praises  still. 

4  Then  let  me  join  this  heavenly  tm'vA 

And  my  first  offerings  brmg  ; 
The  God  of  grace  will  not  diedsin 
To  hear  an  infant  sing. 


60B.  TQ,  Ta 

IS  God  our  Heavenly  Father.  L.    M 

GREAT  God  1  and  wilt  thou  be  so  kip.d 
The  comfort  of  a  child  to  mind  ? 

i  a  poor  child,  and  thou  so  high, 

The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky  f 
%  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  canst  thou  heai 

My  feeble  and  imperfect  prayer  ? 

Or  wilt  thou  listen  to  the  praise 

That  such  a  one  as  I  can  raise  ? 
i  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  let  me  be 

A  meek,  obedient  child  to  thee ; 

And  try,  in  word,  and  deed,  and  thought, 

To  serve  and  please  thee  as  I  ought. 
t  Art  thou  my  Father?  I'll  depend 

Upon  the  care  of  such  a  friend ; 

And  only  wish  to  do  and  be 

Whatever  seemeth  good  to  theo 
5  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  then  at  last, 

When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 

Send  down  and  take  me  in  thy  love, 

To  be  thy  better  child  above. 

7  9  Lova  of  God.  7  S 

1  QING,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love, 

O    Who  from  yon  bright  world  abo^'e 

Hlver  watchful  o'er  our  race, 

Still  to  man  extends  his  grace : 

Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 
t  deaven  and  earth  by  him  were  mad© 

He  by  all  must  be  obeyed ; 

What  are  we,  that  he  should  show 

So  much  love  to  us  below ! 

Singr,  my  ^oul,  his  wondrous  io?a 

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^^5  81  GOD. 

3  God,  thus  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  a  Saviour's  blood. 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure, 
Guides  us  by  his  Spirit  pure  : 
Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 

4  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  his  name, 
Let  nis  glory  be  thy  theme  ; 
Praise  him  till  he  calls  thee  home, 
Trust  his  love  for  all  to  come  . 
Praise,  O  praise  the  God  of  love. 

^0  Bineerity  in  Prayer.  O,    ^ 

GOD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise, 
He  sees  our  inmost  mind ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries. 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 
i  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne, 
With  honour  can  appear ; 
I'he  painted  hypocrites  are  known, 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 
s'  Their  hfted  eyes  salute  the  skies. 
Their  bended  knees  the  ground ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 
i  Lord  !  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my^'j^jb 
And  make  my  soul  sincere  : 
Then  shall  1  stand  before  thy  fac6 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

S 1  Ocd  eternal  C     U 

OGOD  !  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blaat 
And  our  eterna]  homo 
48 


2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 

Through  endless  years  the  same. 
Time,  like  an  over-flowing  streain. 

Bears  all  its  sons  away ; 
We  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 

Dies  at  the  opening  day. 
5  O  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  life  shall  laet, 

And  our  eternal  home. 

*5ifi  God  is  every wker9.  A-'*  ^ 

1  TN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
X     In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  ihine  eye. 

2  Thy  all- surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  reet, 
My  public  walks,  my  pri"sate  ways, 

The  secrets  of  my  breast. 
My  thoughts  he  open  to  the  Lord, 

before  they're  formed  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word. 

He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 
Oh  !  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  J 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  f 
Within  thy  circling  arms  1  lie, 

Beaet  on  every  side. 

D  4» 


?*3,  8^1  ooo. 

6  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  siU!, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  love. 

^^*S  Ood's  Goodnsss.  C.  M 

COME,  let  us  join,  our  Lord  to  praise 
Whose  mercy  knows  no  end ; 
Fo  him  our  cheermJ  voices  raise 
f)ur  Father  and  our  Friend 

2  m  tender  nilancy,  his  care 

Preserved  our  lives  from  harm , 
And  now  he  keeps  us  from  the  snare 
Of  sin's  deceitful  charm. 

3  de  gives  us  friends,  who  seek  our  good- 

And  strive  to  m.ake  us  wise  ; 
His  bounteous  hand  provides  our  food. 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

4  With  grateful  praise  we  will  prociatm 

The  mercies  of  our  God  ; 
And  sing  the  glory  of  his  name, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  biood. 

^^  Ood'$  Cond4msnsioii.  ^    ^^  ■< 

1  '^pHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
i-      His  throne  is  built  on  highj 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty. 

His  glories  shine 
With  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye 
Can  beai^  'he  sight 
SO 


CHRIST.  *^5.  ^ 

I  And  can  this  mighty  King 
0 1  glory  condescend  ? 
Aiid  will  ne  write  his  name, 
*'  My  Father  and  my  Friend  !" 

I  love  his  name, 
1  love  his  wjrd  ; 
Join  all  my  powers 
To  praise  the  Lord 

^^5  Our  God,  ^' 

I    '^I^HIS  God  18  the  God  we  adore, 
1       Our  faithful,  unchangeable  friend  ; 
Whose  love  is  as  great  as  his  power, 
And  neither  knows  measure  ^lorend. 

%  'Tis  Jesus,  the  iirat  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  ^uide  us  safe  home  ; 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come, 


CHRIST. 


*^t>  Rffuff&for  the  T$mpUd 

JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Lei  me  to  thy  bosom  fly  : 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll. 
While  the  tempest  still  is  liigh  1 

t  Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  Itide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
O  receive  my  goulat  last! 

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®T,  88  CHETSI 

3  Or  her  refuge  have  1  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  the® 
Leave,  oh  !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me  ! 

4  All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  tJie  shadow  of  thy  wing. 
Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found 

Grace  to  pardon  all  rny  sins  ;' 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound. 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
^  Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart. 

Rise  to  all  eternity  ! 

8^  Christ's  Compassion. 

I       T^ID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 
-LJ    And  shall  our  cheeks  be  di  f 
Lei  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 
I      The  Son  of  God  in  tears. 
Angels  wt»h  wonder  see  I 
Be  thou  astonished,  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  (or  me. 
I       He  wept  that  we  might  weep  ; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; 
\n  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

*^§  Jcsux  Chrisi. 

:    1  ESUS  Christ  has  lived  and  died, 
J      What  is  ail  the  world  beside  f 
This  to  know  is  al]  we  need. 
ThiJ*  to  know  is  life  indeed 
68 


caaisT.  89,  ^» 

"I  Oihaj    viedoui  seek  I  none, 

lead    ine  this,  and  this  alone; 

Christ  or  me  has  lived  and  died, 

Christ  or  me  was  crucified. 
3  Can  m/  soul  on  shadows  vain 

Ever  e[.'2nd  a  thought  again  ? 

No — before  this  light  they  flee, 

Jesus  Christ  has  died  for  me. 
^!^  Tht  Good  Shepherd.  B«.  T 

FESUS  says  thai  we  must  love  hun , 
He!p!ess  as  the  iambs  arc  we  ; 
Bui  he  ve/y  kindly  tells  us, 
That  oui  Shepherd  he  will  be. 
I  Heavenly  Snephcrd,  |)j{3ase  to  vvaich  ua, 
Guard  us  both  by  night  and  day  : 
Pity  show  to  little  children, 
Who  like  Iambs  too  often  stray. 
3    vVe  are  always  prone  to  \yander, 
Please  to  keep  us  from  eftch  snare  ; 
Teach  our  infant  hearts  to  praise  thee 
For  thy  kindness  and  thy  care. 

^lO  Christ  our  Instructer.  L.  M' 

'    'piiOU  great  Instrucier !  lest  1  stray 
1       O  leach  my  erring  feet  thy  way  • 
Thy  truth,  with  ever  fresh  delight. 
Shall  guide  my  youthful  steps  aright.  . 
'I  How  oft  my  heart's  affections  yield, 
And  wander  o'er  the  world's  wide  field  • 
My  roving  pa^'sions,  Lord,  reclami, 
Unite  them  all  to  fear  thy  name. 
<  Then  to  my  God,  my  heart  and  tongue 
With  all  their  powers  sf'iall  raise  the  song  . 
On  earth  thy  glories  I'lJ  declare, 
\  nd  heaven  my  stms,  ci  joy  shall  hear. 

53 


1^1  JeaKsinthe  GarcUn  il  ^ 

I  n^HOU  sweet  gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  sijvsi 
JL      stream 
Our  Saviour  would  linger  in  mooniigiii's  sofj 

beam ; 
And  by  thy  bright  waters  till  midnight  would 

stay, 
\nd  lose  m  thy  murmurs  the  toils  of  th« 

day. 
t  liow  damp  were  the  vapours  that  fell  Oii  his 

iiead ; 
How  hard  was  hia  pillow,  how  humble  his 

bed  ; 
The  angels  beholding,  amazed  ai  the  sight, 
A.t'tended  their  Master  with  solemn  delight. 
0  garden  of  Olives,  thou  dear  honoured  spot 
The  fame  of   thy  wonders   shall    ne'er   be 

forgot ; 
The   theme   most    transporting   to   seiaphs 

above, 
The  triumph  of  sorrow,  the  triumph  of  love 
4  Come,  saints,  and  adore  him ;  come  bow  a; 

his  feet : 
O    give  him   the  glory,   the   praise   tha:   in 

meet ; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  tiu 

ekies. 

9>^  Hymn  to  the  Saviour.  o.  *^ 

^    OAIL!  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 

±1.     Only  thee  I  wish  to  smg ; 

To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 
Thou  my  Prophet    Frieet.  and  King 


CHRIST  ®'i?-    ^ 

2  0  what  mercy  flov/s  from  heavtu  ; 

O  what  joy  and  happiness  ! 
Love  I  much  ?  I'm  much  forgiven ; 
Fm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

3  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay  , 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 

Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way. 
Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness; 
Love  I  much  ?  I'm  much  forgiven; 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 
Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above , 
Whilst,  astonished,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love, 
6  That  blessed  moment  I  received  him 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Love  I  much?  I'm  much  forgiven; 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

93  The  Poverty  of  Christ.  "^'S 

•    J^  VERY  bird  can  build  her  nest, 

I2j     Foxes  have  thtir  place  of  real 

He  by  whom  the  worlds  were  made 

Had  not  wnere  to  lay  his  head. 

He  who  is  the  Lord  Most  High, 

Then  was  poorer  far  than  I, 

That  I  might  hereafter  be 

Rich  to  all  eternity. 

"4:  Suffer  them  to  corns.  »  S 

SAVIOUR,  may  a  little  child 
Through  thy  grace  be  reconciie4 
Who  can  feel  indeed  within 
Vluch  of  evil,  much  of  eui  ? 

S5 


^^,  ^O  CHRIST 

1  Yes,  thou  saidst,  and  that's  my  pleii. 
'  *  Suffer  such  to  come  to  me » 
Turn  no  little  child  away, 
Heaven  is  filled  with  such  as  they/ 

*  Saviour  !  to  thine  arms  I  fly, 
Ere  my  childhood  passes  by ; 
In  thy  fear  my  years  be  pass'd, 
Whether  first,  or  midst,  or  last. 

i^5  Christ  the  Way.  ^    ''^- 

JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone. 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought. 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  and  burden  long  have  been. 
That  T  was  not  released  &om  sin. 

^  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guih  the  more ; 
At  length  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
*•  Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way.*° 

4  Now  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  1  have  found  ; 
I'll  point  to  his  redeeming  blood. 
And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  God  '*' 

0Q  J^ot  ashamed  of  ChrUU  l*-  ^^ 

'    TESUS !  and  can  it  ever  be 
J      That  1  should  be  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Asnamed  of  thee,  wnom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  I 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  '.  sooner  far 
be*  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

&6 


CHRIST.  91 

?  Asnamed  of  Jesus  !  jusi  as  soon 
Let  midni^Iit  be  ashamed  of  noon : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he, 
Bright  morning-star !  bids  darkness  flee 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  fnend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  Yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, — 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  hush,  no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 
Jesus  is  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

97  Yielding  to  Christ.  B'i 

O  JESUS !  delight  of  my  soul, 
My  Saviour,  my  Shepherd  divine  ! 
[  yield  to  thy  blessed  control ; 
My  body  and  spirit  are  thine. 
J   rhy  love  I  can  never  deserve, 
That  bids  me  be  happy  in  thee ; 
My  God  and  my  King  I  will  serve 
Whose  favour  is  heaven  to  me, 
8  How  can  I  thy  goodness  repay, 
By  nature  so  weak  and  defiled  1 
Myself  i  have  given  away, 
O  call  me  thine  own  little  child. 
J  And  art  thou  my  Father  above  1 
Will  Jesus  abide  in  my  heart " 
O  bind  me  so  fast  with  thy  love 
That  I  never  from  thee  shall  depart 
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38,  ©9  CHRIST 

98  ASightof  the  Crosf.  O.  M 

I   T  SAW  one  hanging  on  a  tre« 
X     In  agonies  and  blood  ; 
Methoaghi  he  turned  his  eyes  on  m& 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 
%  Sure,  never  till  my  latest  breath 
Can  I  forget  that  look ; 
[t  seemed  to  charge  me  with  hia  death, 

Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 
My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  (!ieen 

And  plunged  me  in  despair ; 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  shed, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 
4  Alas  !  I  knew  not  what  I  did  ; 
But  now  my  tears  are  vain ; 
Where  Shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid  f 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slam. 
!^  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 
**  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 
This  blood  is  for  tiiy  ransom  paid, 
I  die,— that  thou  mayest  live." 
6  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  display! 
In  all  its  blackest  hue. 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 
09  Christ  a  Pattern.  0     B 

OUR  Saviour  was  a  lovely  child. 
His  parents'  chief  delight ; 
In  his  behaviour  meek  and  mild, 
He  always  acted  right. 
J  A  blessed  pattern  Christ  our  Lord 
Himself  to  children  ffave. 
To  lead  them  to  obey  his  woxd. 
And  never  misbehave. 
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CHRIHT,  KK),    80S 

3  "  Vm  often  st  ibborn,  vain,  and  wild, 
Self-willed,  ami  hard  in  heart ; 
O  Lord,  to  me  thy  chaste  and  mild 
And  holy  mind  impart," 
100  The  Friend.  S^  '^ 

i  r^NE  there  is  above  all  others,^ 

v>^     Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend  ; 
His  13  love  beyond  a  brother's. 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled,  m  him,  to  God^ 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth  abased, 

P'nend  of  sinners  was  his  name  * 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4  O  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ! 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love ; 

We,  alas !  forget  too  often 
What  a  friend  we  have  above. 
I  O  l        /  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth.      ^     ^ 
X  T  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives ; 

A     What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gj v  e? 

He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  ceacC 

He  lives,  my  ever- living  head, 
t  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  his  love, 

He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 

ile  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 

He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 
•>  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 

He  lives  to  guide  me  with  his  eye, 

He  lives  to  comfort  me  wnen  faint, 

He  hvee  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

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I02,    I03  0Hfi.i8T. 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  v^^ipe  away  my  tears. 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  hearij 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

5  He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same  ; 

0  the  sv«eet  joy  this  sentence  gives 

1  knov^  that  my  Redeemer  lives ! 

i  02  The  Cross  of  Christ,  l>    ^'^ 

i   1^7 HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
VV      On  which  the  Prmce  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  ccunt  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  See  from  his  head,  his  ban  da,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  T 

^   Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands^my  soul,  my  life,  my  aU. 

1  O'l        The  Praise  of  Children  arxeptablf       C.  M 

i  r^HILDREN,  of  old,  hosannas  sung 
vy     To  praise  the  Saviour's  name ; 
We  too  would  join  our  infant  scr.g, 
To  celebrate  his  fame. 

2  Chief  priests  and  scribes  were  sore  displeased 

That  children  thus  should  sing ; 
But  Jesus  owned  their  early  praise, 
And  we  out  praises  bring. 


CHRIST  HH.    £03 

5  We  bless  ihe  Lord  for  all  his  gifia, 
For  life,  and  food,  and  friei/ds ; 
We  bless  him  for  the  Word  of  life, 
The  choicest  gift  he  sends. 

104  All  far  Christ.  ^-  M 

i,    A  N  D  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
r\     M.y  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 
It  is  l)ut  right !  smce  thoii  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go! — one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  honour,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives 

How  worthless  they  appear. 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair, 

4  Dear  Saviour !  if  I  could  from  thee 

A  holy  hean  obtain, 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'd  glory  in  my  gain. 

li}^  Ths  Gifts  of  Jssus.  ^   7 

JFSUS  gives  us  true  repentance 
By  his  Spirit  sent  from  heaven 
Jesus  whispers  this  sweet  sentence, 
"  Son,  thy  sins  are  all  foigivmi.  ' 
Faith  he  gives  us  to  believe  him, 

Grateful  hearts  his  love  to  prize ; 
Want  we  wisdom  ?  he  must  give  it. 
Hearing  ears,  and  seemg  eyes. 

6) 


ICMI  CHHIST. 

2  Jesus  gives  us  pure  atFections, 

Helps  us  do  vvhat  he  commands . 
Makes  us  follow  his  directions, 

Gives  us  willing  feet  and  hands. 
All  our  prayers,  and  all  our  praises, 

We  should  offer  in  his  name  ■ 
He  who  dictates  them  is  Jesus  ; 

He  who  answers  is  the  same. 

3  Lamb  of  God,  we  fall  before  ihee. 

Humbly  trusting  in  thy  cross 
That  alone  be  all  bur  glory. 

All  things  else  we  count  bii;  loss. 
Thee  we  own  a  perfect  Saviour 

Endless  source  of  joy  and  love  , 
Grant  us,  Lord,  thy  constant  favour, 

Till  we  reign  with  thee  above. 

1 06  Christ  our  King,  i^-  ^ 

I    TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 

«i      Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shor^ 

Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 
t  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 

A  tid  endless  praises  crown  his  head  ; 

His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 

With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dvy'ell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
A  fid  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Lei  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
4mi  eMth  repeat  the  loud  amen. 

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CHRIST  SOT,    I  Oh 

8  07  Christ* s  Love  to  the  Young.  0»   -.1 

1  ll/'HEN  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne 

V  \       And  dwelt  with  men  below  ; 
It  was  his  glorious  work  to  bless, 
And  happiness  bestow. 

2  The  poor  and  wretched  claimed  his  aid, 

Nor  sought  relief  in  vain  ; 
«.When  parents  owned  his  gracious  help 
He  blessed  their  infant  train. 

3  And  now,  though  Jesus  reigns  above, 

He  makes  the  young  his  care ; 
And  helpless  children  still  he  owns, 
And  they  his  goodness  share. 

4  Now  w^e  are  taught  to  read  thy  word 

Which  makes  the  foolish  wise ; 
O  may  we  know  a  Saviour's  name, 
Ana  learn  his  worth  to  prize. 

108  Children  Blessed.  CM 

HOW  happy  those  dear  children  were 
Whom  the  Redeemer  blessed ; 
Whom,  when  he  breathed  that  fervent  priy©/ 
He  folded  to  his  breast. 

2  How^  powerful  was  that  prayer  to  hnni> 

All  blessings  from  above ; 
How  true  to  lead  them  to  the  spring 
Of  everlasting  love. 

3  How  mighty  to  preserve  from  sin, 

And  every  dangerous  snare  j 
I've  often  wished  that  I  had  been 
kmoim  the  children  there, 

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t09,  lib  crmiwT 

i  But  thanks  to  tinat  Almighty  b  ritjiyi 
He  is  the  same  to-day, 
As  when  he  thus  refused  to  send 
Those  babes  unblessed  away. 
i  And  he  has  made  his  covenant  broad,    - 
To  all  who  seek  his  face, 
He'll  be  a  Saviour  and  a  God, 
And  fill  them  with  his  grace. 

09  The  Coming  of  Ckrui  '^'^S 

WHY  did  Christ  my  Lord  appear 
Why  to  sinners  thus  draw  near  ^ 
Why  his  glories  veiling  thus  ? 
.    Was  it  not  in  love  to  us  ? 

0  what  matchless  grace  to  deign, 
Thus  to  stoop  my  heart  to  gain  ' 
Thus  to  live,  and  love,  and  die  i 
Oh  !  thou  blessed  Jesus,  why  ? 

I  While  I  sing  the  Saviour's  birth, 
(Heaven  rejoice,  and  triumph  earth  !) 

1  will  love  and  serve  him  more. 
And  his  grace  to  me  adore  ! 
Like  the  shepherds  on  the  piam, 
Listen  to  the  heavenly  strain 
Glory  be  to  God  again, 

Peace  on  earth — good-will  to  men  ! 

1  I  O  Lovestthoums?  7'% 

HAR  K,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord — 
'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee  : 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me  f 

2  '  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

A  nd  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound  ; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  tlj^e  nghl, 
1  urned  thy  darkness  intr^  light 
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Mk 


<  *  Mine  18  an  unchajiging  love, 

Higher  than  the  heights  above  ,• 

Deeper  than  the  depths  beiieaih. 

F>ee  and  iaithhil,  eiiong  as  death. 
i  "  Thou  shall  see  my  glory  aoon, 

When  the  woik  of  grace  is  done  ; 

Partner  ot  my  throne  shall  be  ; 

Say,  poor  sinner  lov'et  thou  me  f" 

Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 

riiat  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 

y^et  1  love  thee  and  adore; 

0  tor  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 

I  11  Christ's  J^attvity.  C    M 

1   lyrORTALS,  av/ake,  with  angels  jom, 
IVA     And  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  the  auspicious  d^y. 
i  Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night, 
The  world  in  darkness  lay. 
When  sudden,  glorious,  heavenly  \i0n 
Burst  in  a  flood  of  day. 
$   Hark  !  the  cherubic  armies  stiout, 
And  glory  leads  the  song : 
rood  will  and  peace  are  heard,  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 
**  O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love, 
Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise  ! 
vSvveetly  to  bear  our  souls  above. 
And  mingle  with  their  lays. 
5  With  icy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 
' '  Glory  to  God  on  high  ; 
<j»ooci  will  ind  peace  are  now  compbt© 
Jetua  wa»  oorn  to  dio.'* 

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Ii2^   113  CHBI8T. 

^  Hail,  Prince  of  Life,  for  ever  haii ' 
Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend  ! 
Though  earth   and  time,  and  life  shall  fail, 
Thy  p/aise  shall  never  end. 

•  1^     ChristiaK  ExampU  of  BenevoUnet.     L.  M 

AND  is  the  gospel  oeace  and  love  i 
Such  let  our  conversation  be  ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  a^id  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  an»ry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

3  O  how  benevolent  and  kind  I 

How  mild  I  how  ready  to  forgiv*  ! 
Be  this  the  leinper  of  our  mind 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  his  employment  and  delight : 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 
Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

113  Birth  of  Christ  U ,  I O 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sans  of  ih* 
morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thy  aiti 
Star  of  the  east !  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  .ai^ 
Z  Gold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-  drops  are  shining 
Low  lies  hie  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall  : 
Aneels  adore  him,  m  slumber  reclining, 
Makei    und   Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  al 
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CHRIST.  11*,    I  15 

3  Sav,  shall  vre  yield  him,  m  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Eden  and  offerings  divine  ; 
Gem  of  the  mountains,  and  pearl  of  the  ocean 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  trom  th^ 
mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblatior. ; 

Vainly  vnth  gold  would  his  favour  eecrr*  , 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration  . 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  praVere  of  the  poor 

114  Eternal  Life  m  Christ  alone  O  .   M 

1  r    O RD I  snould  we  leave  thy  hallowed  feoi 
Lj     To  whom  could  we  repair  ? 

Where  else  such  holy  comforts  meei, 
As  spring  eternal  there  ? 

2  Unmingled  joys  are  thine  to  give, 

And  undecaying  peace ; 
For  thou  canst  teach  us  so  to  hve 
Tliat  hfe  shall  never  cease. 

3  Thou  only  canst  the  cheering  words 

.  Of  endless  life  supply  ; 
Anointed  of  the  Lord  of  lords, 
The  Son  of  God  Most  High  1 

115  Christ  the  Shepherd.  ^    ^'  ^ 
OEE  the  kind  Shepherd,  Jesua,  eiana;^ 
O     With  ail  engaging  charma  , 

ffark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs 
And  folds  them  m  his  arms. 

?  Permit  them  to  approach,  he  cries 
Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  sia  th^se. 
The  Lord  of  angela  came 


116,    117  CWMfs^T 

3  Ho' 11  lead  us  to  the  heavenly  streams 
Where  living  watera  flow  ; 
And  guide  us  to  the  fruitful  fields 
Where  trees  of  knowledge  grow. 

The  feeblest  lamb  amidst  the  flock 

Shall  be  its  Shepherd's  care  : 
While  folded  in  the  Saviour's  arma 

We're  safe  from  every  snare. 

I  1  O  Humility  and  Lovs  of  Christ.  ' '  *   ^ 

i   ITTTIEN  Jesus  left  his  Father's  throna. 
VV      He  chose  an  humble  birth  ; 
And  ail  unhonoured  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwe'l  on  earth. 

2  Like  him  may  we, be  found  beiow. 

In  wisdom's  path  of  peace ; 
Like  him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  mcrease. 

3  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  his  look 

When  mothers  round  him  pressed  ; 
Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  blessed. 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  charms, 

Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 
Thus  in  the  circle  of  his  arms 
May  we  for  ever  lie 

I  17     '' Suffer  Itttle  Children  to  &0fn4.*'        C.  M 

YOUNG  children  once  to  Jesus  (sme, 
His  blessmg  to  entreat ; 
And  I  may  humbly  do  the  ^am^ 
Before  hi«  mercy  ee»i 
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3  For  when  iheAi  feeble  hands  were  apresci. 
And  ben>  each  infant  knee, 
'*  Forbid  them  not,"  the  Saviour  bald 
A.nd  so  he  says  oi  me. 
3  Though  now  he  is  not  here  below, 
Wc  know  his  holy  will ; 
To  him  may  littie  children  go, 
And  seek  a  blessing  still. 
i   Well  pleased  that  little  flock  to  see. 
The  Saviour  kindly  smiled  ; 
O  then  he  will  not  frown  on  me. 
Because  I  am  a  child. 

5  For  as  so  many  years  ago, 

Children  his  pity  drew, 
I'm  sure  he  will  not  let  me  go 
Without  a  blessing  too. 

6  Then  while  th's  favour  to  implore. 

My  little  hands  are  spread. 
Do  tnou  thy  sacred  blessings  pour, 
Lord  Jesus,  on  my  head. 

118  The  Shepherd.  CM 

i   T^HOU  art  our  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord 
1      Thy  Httle  flock  behold  ; 
And  guide  us  by  thy  staff  and  rod, 

As  children  of  thy  fold. 
We  praise  thy  name  that  we  are  brought 

To  this  dellijhtful  place  ; 
Where  we  are  watched,  and  warne<l,  ai  " 

taught, 
As  children  of  thy  grace. 
?  O  may  our  teachers,  toiling  nere, 
Meet  life  at  last  aoove  ; 
And  tney  and  we  in  heaven  appear. 
As  children  o\  thy  love. 

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119,  13IO  aoir  gpitFBf. 

HOLY    SPIRIT 

119  Prayer  for  tks  Spirit  ta*  M 

DESCEND  from  heaven,  immortai  Dove, 
Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings. 
And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  thesf^  inferior  things : 
1  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll ; 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul, 
3  O  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight, 

Of  our  Almighty  Father's  throne'. 
There  sits  our  Saviour  crowned  with  light 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 
♦  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fail ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 
5  O  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  oing 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 
And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  Kmy^ ! 

120  Prayer  for  Sanct\JUanon  S.  M 
\       piOME,  Holy  Spini,  come, 

Kj     Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds. 

The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 
I       Revive  our  droopmg  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove ; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flam© 

Oi  never  dying  love. 

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isOlil     SPIHfT.  121,    B3^ 

S      'Tis  thuie  lo  cleanse  the  hea.n 
To  sanciifv  rhe  soul, 
Topou»*  tVesh  life  in  every  part. 
And  new-croate  the  whole. 
4      If  thou,  celestial  Dove. 

Thine  influence  dost  withdraw 
What  easy  victims  soon  we  fall 
To  terror,  sin,  and  law. 
>      Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts, 
Oar  minds  from  hondao^e  free; 
Then  shall  we  know,  ana  praise  and  lotr.- 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 
I  4I J  Ivjiuenee  of  the  SpirU.  L'   ^ 

1  /^l)ME,  Holy  Spirit,  cahii  my  mind, 
\.J  And  fit  me  to  approach  my  God  ; 
Remove  each  vain,  each  worldly  thought 

And  lead  me  to  thy  blest  abode. 

2  Hast  thou  imparted  to  my  soul 

A  living  spark  of  holy  fire  ? 
O  kindle  now  the  sacred  flame, 
Make  me  to  burn  with  purc'deeire. 

3  A  brighter  faith  and  hope  impart, 

And  let  me  now  my  Saviour  uee  ; 
O  soothe  and  cheer  my  burdened  hean, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest  in  thee. 
m!j2  The  Spirits  It^uence.  C,  U 

1  OOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
(^    V-^     With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 
7  Look  how  we  grovel  here  belcw. 
Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ; 
Our  souls  can  nehher  fly  r.or  $50 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

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123  THE    L«R3'g-IIJlY, 

i  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  song®, 
L'j  vain  we  strive  to  rist? ; 
Hoaannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

i  bear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  lie 
At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great ! 

i  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


THE  LORD'S-DAY. 


I  4©  O  Prayer  for  the  Sabbath.  *  8 

I   Maiier  of  the  Sabbath-day, 
Teach  us  how  to  praise  and  pray  ; 
Thou  this  blessed  day  hast  given. 
To  prepare  our  souls  for  heaven, 

1  Giver  of  eternal  rest, 
Be  thy  glorious  Gospel  blest ; 
Thou  alone  canst  change  the  heart 
Thou  alone  canst  peace  impart. 

3  P.uler  of  the  earth  and  aky, 
Lord  of  all  below,  on  high ; 
Make  the  young,  as  well  as  old, 
She^p  of  thy  eternal  fold 
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THl    IiOHD'8-DiiY  I>J4,  IM 

i  Friend  of  chdldren,  hear  our  prayer ; 

Let  no  trifling  feelings  dare 

Steal  the  precious  hours  away, 

Of  this  sacred  Sabbath-day. 
i  24  Sabbath  Morning.  8.  M 

1  '^p  HE  night  is  past  and  gone, 

-1      The  Sabbath  sun  I  see; 
Now  may  1  rise  to  see  thy  grace 
Again  renewed  to  me. 

2  I  humbly  bow  in  prayer, 

And  supplicate  thy  throne ; 

Forgiveness  seek  for  foihes  past. 

And  all  thy  goodness  own. 

3  O  condescena  lo  hear 
While  I  attempt  to  pray ; 

And  guard  me  safe  from  harm  anu  sin 
Through  oil  this  Sabbath-day 

4  Let  not  my  heart  forget 
Thy  iiindness  and  thy  love ; 

Who  gav'si  for  us  thy  Son  to  die, 
That  we  might  live  above. 
6      O  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  heart  and  mind  employ ; 
And  in  the  Sabbath-school  this  day 
May  I  its  light  enjoy. 
6      Let  all  my  days  and  nights, 
As  they  revolve  aroand, 
Be  spent  in  doing  all  thy  will : 
Thus  shall  my  peace  abound. 
125  Lovt  of  the  Sahbaik.  L     M 

I  T  LOVE  to  have  the  Sabbath  come, 
X     For  then  I  rise  and  quit  my  home ; 
And  haste  to  school  with  cheerful  air, 
To  meet  iry  dearest  teachers  there. 

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1586  THU   man  »-i>At. 

2  'Tis  iliere  I'm  always  taught  !o  pray 
That  God  would  bless  me  day  by  day , 
And  safely  guard,  and  ^uide  me  still, 
And  help  me  to  obey  his  will. 

3  'Tis  there  I  sing  a  Saviour's  love, 
Which  brought  him  from  his  throne  abo'yt 
And  made  him  suflfer,  bleed,  and  die, 

For  sinful  creatures,  such  as  I. 
From  all  the  lessons  I  obtain, 
May  I  a  store  of  knowledge  gain; 
And  early  seek  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  gain  from  him  supplies  of  grace. 
5  And  then,  through  life's  remaining  days. 
I'll  love  to  sing  my  Saviour's  praise  ; 
And  bless  the  kmdness  and  the  grace 
That  brought  me  to  this  sacred  place. 

l-iaO  Lord* s-day  Morning,  '-^«  ^ 

THIS  is  the  day  when  Christ  arose 
So  early  from  the  dead ; 
Why  should  1  keep  my  eyelids  closed, 
And  waste  my  hours  in  bed  ? 
2  This  is  the  day  when  Jesus  broke 
The  powers  of  death  and  /lell ; 
And  shall  I  still  wsar  Satan's  yoke, 
And  love  my  sins  so  well  ? 
i  To-day  with  pleasure  Christians  meet, 
To  pray  and  hear  the  word ; 
And  I  would  go  with  cheerful  feel 
To  learn  thy  will,  O  Loro. 
^  I'll  leave  my  sport  to  read  and  pray  ; 
And  so  prepare  for  heaven : 
O  may  I  love  this  blessed  day 
The  best  of  all  the  seven. 
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IS?  The  everUistinff  '^aI}bafJi.  "^'s. 

1  OOON  will  set  the  Sabbath  sun 
O     Soon  the  sacred  day  be  gone  ' 
But  a  sweeter  rest  remains, 
Where  the  glorious  Saviour  reigne. 

2  Pleasant  is  the  Sabbath  bell, 
Seeming  much  of  joy  to  tell ; 
Kind  our  teachers  are  to-day, 
(n  the  school  we  love  to  stay. 

3  But  a  music,  sweeter  far, 
Breathes  where  angel-spints  are, 
Hiffher  far  than  earthly  strains, 
Where  the  rest  of  God  remains. 

4  Shall  we  ever  rise  to  dwell 
Where  immortal  praises  swell  ? 
And  can  children  ever  go 
Where  eternal  Sabbaths  glow  ? 

5  Yes : — that  rest  our  own  may  be, 
All  the  good  shall  Jesus  see  ; 
For  the  good  a  rest  remains, 
Where  the  glorious  Saviour  reigns 

I  tl8  Sabbath  Evening'  6'*^ 

I  n^HE  light  of  Sabbath  eve 
I       Is  fading  fast  away  ; 
What  record  will  it  leave. 

To  crown  the  closing  day  f 
Is  it  a  Sabbath  spent. 

Of  fruitless  time  destroyed  f 
Or  have  these  moments  lent. 
Been  sacredly  employed  i 

7ft 


t%9  TH»    lOBD^S-CAT- 

I  How  dreadfal  and  how  drear, 

In  yon  dark  world  of  pain, 
Will  Sabbaths  lost  appear, 

That  cannot  come  again. 
Then  in  that  hopeless  place, 

The  wretched  soul  will  say 
"  I  had  those  hours  of  grace. 

But  cast  them  all  away." 
!  To  waste  these  Snbbath  hours, 

O  may  we  never  dare  ; 
Nor  taint  with  thoughts  of  ouh 

These  sacred  days  of  prayer : 
But  may  our  Sabbaths  here 

Inspire  our  hearts  with  love ; 
And  prove  a  foretaste  clear 
Of  that  sweet  rest  above. 

129  Evening  Thoughu.  L.  M. 

1  IVTY  days  on  earth  how  swift  they  run, 
iVi     Another  Sabbath's  nearly  gone; 
And  who  can  tell  but  this  may  be 

The  only  Sabbath  I  shall  see. 

2  Since  1  am  not  too  young  lo  die, 
I  would  at  once  to  Jesus  fly ; 

His  precious  blood,  for  sinners  spilt 
Can  wash  away  the  foulest  guilt. 

J  I  would  his  word  of  truth  believe 
That  little  children  he'll  receive  ; 
Their  feeble  prayer  will  not  disdam, 
Nor  shall  they  seek  \m  (ace  in  vain, 

I  On  this  dear  friend  may  1  rely ; 
Then,  should  I  soon  be  called  to  di®, 
I  need  not  fear,  for  death  would  b« 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me. 
76 


TBJi    LOTin  »-T)AT  1 30,     13  J 

1«J50  Prayer  for  a  Blessing .  ^y'^ 

1  TT  fiA  VENLY  Father  I  gram  thy  b'>e'iairii 
in     On  the  instructions  of  this  day  ; 
Thai  our  hearts,  thy  fear  possessing, 

May  from  sin  be  tu»  led  away, 

2  We  are  lold  thy  power  can  reach  U8 

Whatsoever  place  we're  m  ; 

And  the  Holy  Scriptures  teach  us 

Thou  wih  surely  punish  sin. 

3  We  have  wandered,  O  forgive  ua  ! 

We  have  wished  from  truth  to  rove , 
Turn,  O  turn  us,  and  receive  us, 
And  incline  our  hearts  to  love. 

^  We  have  learned  that  Christ  the  Saviouj 
Lived  to  teach  us  what  if  .^^ood ; 
Died  to  gam  for  us  thy  faw/ur, 
And  redeem  us  by  his  blood. 

6  For  his  sake,  O  God,  forgive  us ! 
Guide  us  to  that  happy  nome, 
fVhere  the  Saviour  will  receive  ua. 
And  where  sin  can  ne%er  come. 

I  til  77i«  Heavenly  Rest.  !••  ^ 

1  ''pHINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  'yvf 

1       But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  : 
Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  There  languor  nhall  no  more  oppress ; 
rhf»  heart  shall  feel  no  more  distress 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songu 
That  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 


I32»  133     THiL  lord's-bat. 

B  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy, 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  cur  joy : 
But  every  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease. 
And  oeriect  love  j?ive  perfect  peace. 

4  When  r  i*.all  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  and  sin  ; 
Whose  &un  shall  never  more  decline, 
But  with  unfading  lustre  shine  v 

IJ52  The  Heavenly  Sabbath.  j^.    y 

1  A  N  OTHER  SIX  days'  work  is  done, 
-tx.     Another  Sabbath  is  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the.  day  that  God  hath  blest. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assign* 
So  sweet  a  resi  to  wearied  minds ; 
Draws  us  away  from  earth  to  heaven, 
And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3  O  may  our  prayers  and  praises  rise 
As  erateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose. 
Whicn  none  but  he  who  feels  it  knowss 

4  In  holy  duties  may  the  day, 
[n  holy  pleasures  pass  away  ; 
Hjw  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spenti 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end 

I  OO         The  Heathen  have  no  Sabbath.         ^     J^^ 

ONCE  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 
That  saw  the  Saviour  ria?? , 
Once  more  we  rune  our  thankful  mug 
To  hiir  that  rules  Uu  ?kiec. 
7 


THK  iord's-da\  134 

2  Wfia:  numbers  vainly  spend  these  aoufis 
That  are  to  Jesus  due  I 
Children  and  parents  how  ihey  em  ! 
And  how  they  perish  too. 
I  But  we.  a  happier  tew,  are  taught 
The  belter  paths  of  truth ; 
We  iiail,  once  more,  the  plan  of  iov® 
That  pities  wandering  youth. 
t  Our  foolish  hearts  are  prone  to  en  ; 
Too  oft  we  fmd  it  so ; 
O  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive. 
And  better  hearts  bestow. 
b  O  may  the  God  who  gave  our  life, 
And  thus  far  leads  us  on, 
Be  pleased  to  tram  our  youthful  mind» 
To  know  and  love  his  Son- 

I  34  This  is  God's  Day.  ^'  ^ 

1  ''I^HiS  day  belongs  to  God  alone, 

JL      This  day  he  chooses  for  hie)  own  , 
And  we  must  neither  work  nor  play , 
Because  it  is  God's  holy  day. 

2  'Tis  well  to  have  one  day  m  seven. 
That  we  may  learn  the  way  to  heaven  ; 
Then  let  us  spend  it  as  we  should, 

In  serving  God  and  bemg  good. 
^  We  ought,  lo-day,  to  learn  and  seek 
What  we  may  think  of  all  the  week 
And  be  the  better  every  day, 
For  what  we  hear  our  teachers  say. 
And  every  Sabbath  should  be  paaa^ti 
As  if  we  knew  it  were  our  last ; 
What  would  the  dying  Bmriet  giT<t 
To  hav«  on*  Sabbath  more  lo  Hvw 


135  THE    LORL»'s-l)Af 

I  olj>  Sabbath  Employments.  i^«  ^ 

SWEEl*  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  Kmg 
To  praise  thy  name,  give,  thanks,  and 
sing ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
A  nd  talk  of  all  thy  tritth  at  nighl. 

Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
o  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast  • 
may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
ike  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound  ! 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord. 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word  , 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine? 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 

4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high  . 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  di'ej 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

^   Sin    my  worst  enemy  before, 

•Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  oars  no  more 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Not  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

7  Then  stiall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  «>mpbv 
lis  that  aterAal  worif'  e^f  Jo?  - 


§30  Sabbaths  will  soon  be  ov  -.  "^  * 

1  OEE  !   another  week  is  gone  : 

O     Quickly  have  the  mmutes  |.  *si 
This  wo  enter  now  upon 

WiU  to  many  prove  their  last. 
Mercy  hitherto  has  spaied, 

B  jt  have  mercies  been  improved « 
Let  us  ask,  Am  I  prepared, 

Should  I  be  this  week  rrmoveH  ? 

2  Seme  we  now  no  longer  see, 

Who  their  mortal  race  have  run, 
Seemed  as  fair  for  life  as  we 

When  the  former  week  begun. 
While  we  pray,  and  while  we  hear. 

Help  us,  Lord,  each  one,  to  think  ; 
Vast  eternity  is  near, 

I  am  standing  on  the  brink. 

l04  Punctuality.  ^       ^ 

THE  clock  has  struck,  I  c;annot  ota? 
0  let  me  rise  and  haste  away  : 
ni  quit  my  bed,  and  leave  my  iiome, 
l^he  hour  of  school  at  length  is  come. 
2  I  would  be  there  when  prayer  begms. 
To  seek  the  pardon  of  my  sms ; 
vd  ask  the  favour  of  the  Lord, 
And  pray  to  understand  his  word. 

0  shall  my  teachers  wait  m  vain 
While  my  neglect  must  give  them  ptin  ? 
No,  let  me  rather  strive  to  be 

First  of  their  little  family. 
4  These  Sabbath-days  will  soon  be  o'®!, 
And  1  shall  go  to  school  no  mora  , 

1  would  no;  then  endure  the  pans 
Of  having  apem  my  tmie  m  vain 

r  m 


t38 14WJ        THE    LORDS-DAT. 

1  Oo  Invitation  to  Pratse-  J"»  M 
/   n^HUS  far  we're  spared  again  to  meet 

JL  Beiore  Jehovah's  mer<;y-seat; 
To  seek  his  lace,  to  praise  and  pray. 
And  hail  another  Sabbath-day. 

2  Lei  every  tongue  its  silence  break. 
Let  every  tongue  his  goodness  speak 
Who  deigns  his  glory  to  display 

On  each  returning  Sabbath-day. 

I  *l^  Invitation  to  Praise-  ^''  ^ 

1  OOME,  let  us  join  with  one  accord 
V_y     In  hymns  around  the  throne  ; 
This  is  the  day  our  risen  Lord 

Hath  made  and  called  his  own. 

2  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  bleat, 

The  brightest  of  the  seven ; 
Type  of  that  everlasting  rest 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

3  Then  let  us  in  his  name  sing  on, 

And  hasten  to  that  day 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down 
And  shadows  pass  away. 

4  Not  one,  but  all,  our  days  below 

Let  us  in  hymns  employ  ; 
And  in  our  Lord  rejoicing  go 
To  his  eternal  joy. 

I  40  Prayer  for  the  Sabbath.  I'.  ^^ 

I  T   ORD,  give  us  grace  to  put  away 
1^     Each  idle  thought  of  work  and  play 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  canal  lee 
And  nothing  can  be  hid  from  the© 
89 


THF    LORn's-DlY.  1  4  t 

I  This  is  iiie  aay  o/  iiuly  rest, 
The  Saobafh-day  which  thuii  hast  biRst  ; 

0  ritay  we  all  thy  will  ul)ey, 
And  holy  keep  ihe  Sabbaih-day. 

■  411.  How  sweet  is  tkt  Sabhatk.  lib 

1  f  TOW  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  ihe  morniuf 
jlI         o^  rest ; 

The  day  of  the  week  which  1   surely    ovt 

best ; 
The  morning   my   Saviour   arose   trorn   ihf 

tomb, 
And  took  from  the  grave  all  its  terror  hkc 

gloom. 

2  O  let  me  be  thoughtful  and  prayerful  to-day, 
And  not  spend  a  minute  m  trifling  or  play ; 
Remembering  ihese  seasons  were  graciously 

given 
To  leach  me  to  seek,  and    prepare  me  for 
heaven. 

8  In  the  house  of  my  God,  in  his  presence  and 

fear. 
When    I    worship   to-day,    may    a    ali    b© 

sincere  ; 
In  the  school  when  I  learn,  may  I  do  ii  wiih 

care, 
And  be  grai^jful  to  those  who  watch  over  m 

there. 

I  Instruct  me.  my  Saviour    a  child  though  I  be 

1  am  not  too  young  to  be  noticed  by  thee  ; 
Renew  all  my  heart,  keep  rne  firm  in  thy 

ways, 
f  would  lovo  thee,  and  «erve  thee,  and  give 
th'ie  the  praise. 


14/J,    143  THK   Lt»RD  8  DAS. 

i  ^4^         J^otf/  io  behave  in  OotVs  House.        ^ .  M 

'    W^  ought  to  speak  wilh  humble  fear 
^  ^       Whenever  we  knee!  down  ro  pray  • 
Bi8  holy  word  with  reverence  hear, 
And  never  break  the  Sabbath-day. 

a  But  as  there  will  be  much  amiss, 
Whatever  care  and  pains  we  take, 
We'll  beg  the  Lord  to  pardon  this, 
And  hear  our  prayers  for  Jesus'  sake. 

i.4«i  Welcome  to  the  Sahhath.  S    M 

1  117ELC0ME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

V  V      That  saw  the  Lord  arise 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here. 
And  love,  and  praise,  ard  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  my  dear  Lord  hath  been 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  day» 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

My  willing  soul  would  stay. 
In  3uch  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  smg  herself  9WS|f 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


84 


THR  BtBr*.  144,    14* 

THE    BIBLE 

144  Use  of  the.  BibU  T^ 
\  ITOLY  Bible!  book  divine  !    ' 

-O.     Pi'eciou8  treasure  !  thou  art  mine ' 

Mine,  to  tell  me  whence  I  carne ; 

Mine,  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 
I  Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove ; 

Mine,  to  show  a  Saviours  love ; 

Mine  art  thou  to  guide  my  feet, 

Mine,  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit. 
3  Mine,  to  comfort  in  distress, 

If  the  Holv  Spirit  bless ; 

Mine,  to  onow  by  hving  faith 

Man  can  triumph  over  death. 
*  Mine,-  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 

Arfd  the  rebel  sinner's  doom, 

O  thou  precious  book  div  me  ! 

Precious  treasure  !  thou  art  mine  ! 

145  Instruction  from  the  Bible.      L.  P.  M 

1  T    LOVE  the  volume  of  thy  word; 

X     What  light  .and  joy  those  leaves  affar-^i 
To  souls  benighted  and  distressed  ! 

Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way. 

Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 
Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest- 

2  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  ey^p 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 

Bu^  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel.  Lord, 
That  iTiakes  my  guilty  conscience  clean. 
Converts  my  soul,  «ubdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  '•eward 

8d 


141^6,    14^7  THF    STTILB. 

H   Who  knows  .he  error?  of  his  th'ju^hiaf 
My  God.  forgive  mv  secret  fauhs, 

And  from  presumptuous  si-ns  restrain  , 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 

116  The  BiUt  gives  Peaet.  L.  M 

/^  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
^  y     When  storms  of  sharp  distre-ss*  invade, 
Pre  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar ; 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide ; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 
Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swellhi^  tide. 

3  That  sacred  book,  thy  holy  word, 

AH  our  distressing  fear  controls  ;  • 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford,         * 
And  g;ive  new  strength  to  fainting  souis. 

I  47  The  Bible  a  Treasure.  O.  M 

I   n^^HIS  is  the  field  vvhere  hidden  lie8 
X      The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  that  pear,  his  own. 
f   Here  consecrated  water  flows, 
To  quench  our  thirst  of  sin ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grow* 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 
3  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  fttnte^ 
Where  vnt  and  reason  fail ; 
Our  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vaye* 
86 


THX    Bl»L^,  148,    lfJ5 

4  0  may  thv  counsels,  mighty  Gtd, 

Our  roving  feet  command  ; 

Nor  we  fonsake  the  nappy  road 

That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

1  18  How  to  read  the  Bible.  C    IM 

1  FESUb,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 
J      To  thee  T  lift  mine  eyes ; 
f'each  and  instruct  me  by  thy  word. 

And  make  me  truly  wise. 

2  Make  me  to  know  and  understand 

Thy  whole  revealed  will ; 
P'ain  would  I  learn  to  comprehend 
Thy  love  more  clearly  still. 

?  Help  me  to  read  the  Bible  o'er 
With  ever  new  delight : 
Help  me  to  love  its  author  more  ; 
To  seek  thee  day  and  night. 

i  O  let  it  purify  my  heart, 

And  guide  me  all  my  days  ; 
fts  wonders,  Lord,  to  me  impart, 
And  thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 

•I  19  Praise  for  the  BibU.  C.  M. 

*/^REAT    God,    with    wonder    and   with 
\T        praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
Bui  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace. 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

%  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died, ' 
To  save  my  soul  from  hell : 
Not  all  th€  books  on  earth  beside. 
Such  heavenly  wonders  toll 

8f 


i50,    151  THE    BIBLJB. 

3  Then  let.  me  love  my  Bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

150  What  the  Bible  tells  us.  L.  !M 

(  npHIS  is  a  precious  book  indeed ; 
X      Happy  the  child  that  loves  to  read 
'Tis  God's  own  word,  which  he  hath  gives'? 
To  show  our  souls  the  way  to  heaven  !' 

i  It  tells  us  how  the  world  was  made  ; 
And  how  good  men  the  Lord  obeyed ; 
And  his  commands  are  in  it  too, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  do. 

9  It  bids  us  all  from  sin  to  fly, 
Because  our  souls  can  never  die  : 
It  points  to  heaven,  where  angels  dwell, 
And  warns  us  to  escape  from  hell. 

4  But  what  is  more  than  all  beside, 
The  Bible  tells  us,  Jesus  died  ; 
This  is  its  first,  its  chief  intent, 
To  lead  poor  sinners  to  repent. 

•)  Let  us  be  thankful  that  we  may 
Read  this  good  Bible  every  day ; 
And  learn  the  way  that  God  hath  given, 
To  lead  our  souls  to  peace  and  heaven. 

1  51  The  Guide  of  ths  Younff.  C.   M 

HOW  shall  the  yo^ang  secure  their  hea    . 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscier.ee  clean. 

2  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

How  pure  is  every  page ! 
O  may  its  precepts  guide  our  youtk. 
Ana  *^ell  support  our  ai?e. 


THE    BIBLB.  I&2.   1  S3 

3  Tl*  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
A.nd  througli  the  dangers  of  the  nighi, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way 

4  Lord,  send  thy  word  to  every  heart 

By  thine  almighty  voice: 
Early  from  sin  may  we  depart. 
And  make  thy  love  our  choice 

I  52  The  Seed  of  the  Word.  C.  .^ 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God!  thy  word  is  cast 
/jL     Like  seed  into  the  ground  ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend. 

And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy  ; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred-fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all,  whose  souls  the  Truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 
I  5*1  Reading  the  Bible  L-  M 

I   T^triTH  humble  prayer,  O  may  I  read 
VV      Whate'er  shall  to  my  Saviour  lead 
And  may  his  Spirit  now  impart 
A  lowly  mind,  a  thankful  heart. 
I  Be  thou  my  teacher  and  my  guide 
That  what  I  read  may  be  apoTied  ; 
My  danger  and  my  refuge  show, 
A.nd  let  me  thy  salvation  knew. 


ft64,  155  WORSHIP. 

I  54  God's  fVord  a  Treasure.  6<  ' 

I   IT 7 HAT  a  mercy,  what  a  treasuis 
VV       We  possess  in  God's  own  word 
Whure  we  read  wi^h  sacred  pleasure 
Of  the  love  of  Christ  our  Lord. 

3  That  blest  word  reveals  the  Saviour 

Whom  our  souls  so  deeply  need, 
0  what  mercy,  love,  and  favour,  I 

That  for  sinners  Christ  should  bleed       * 
<   While  each  wretched  heathen  nation 

Nothing  knows,  dear  Lord,  of  thee, 
In  this  happy  land,  salvation 

Clearly  is  revealed  to  me. 

4  O  the  blessedness  of  knowing 

Chris,  our  Saviour's  pr-ecious  love 
Freely  on  a  child  bestowing 
Grace  and  mercy  from  above. 


WO  RSHIP. 

1  5&  fVorshtp  of  God  delightful.  L.    M 

\  J   ORD,  hov/  delightful  'tis  to  see 
LJ     A  whole  assembly  worship  thee 
At  once  they  sing,  rft  once  they  pray, 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way, 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  stili  wou'd  go , 
'Tis  like  a  taste  of  heaven  below  • 
Not  all  my  pleasures  and  my  piay 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day, 

90 


woiisHip.  156,  15^ 

S  O  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord 
The  text  and  doctrine  cl  thy  woid  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  lavvs  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine 
Fill  up  this  foohsh  heart  of  mine  ; 

That  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  he  down,  and  wake  with  God. 

I  <>6  Sin  minified  with  Worship.  L.  M 

1  l"f7HEN  I  frequent  the  house  of  prayer 

W      I  go  and  sit  with  otiiers  there; 
I  hear,  and  sing,  and  seem  to  pray, 
But  oft  my  mind  is  called  away. 

2  I  fain  would  see  the  Saviour  near. 

Of  liim  would  Uiink,  and  speak,  and  hear 
But  vain  and  sinful  thoughts  intrude, 
And  draw  my  soul  from  what  id  good 

5  Redeemed  from  earth  by  Jesus'  blood, 
I  fain  would  give  the  day  to  God ; 
But  seldom  to  my  purpose  true, 

'Tis  mine  to  plan,  but  not  to  do. 
4  Of  sinners,  Lord,  T  am  the  chief; 
O  bring  my  burdened  heart  reliet . 
Revive  thy  work  within  my  soul 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  powers  contro. 

1  57  Trifiinff  in  Worship.  L    M. 
i    f  N  God's  own  house  for  me  to  play. 

1-     While  Christia.is  meet  to  hear  and  pray, 

Is  to  profane  his  holy  place. 

And  tempt  the  Almighty  to  his  face. 

2  When  angels  bow  before  the  Lord, 
And  devils  tremble  at  his  word. 
Shall  1,  a  feeble  mortal,  dare 

To  mock,  and  sport,  and  trifle  there  ? 

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168,  159  wonsaiw. 

3  Great  God,  compassionate  and  miM. 
Forgive  the  follies  of  a  child , 
Teach  me  to  pray  and  love  thy  word, 
That  I  may  learn  to  serve  the  Lord. 

i  »>0        How  to  behave  during  Worship.        *-«•  M 

WHEN  to  the  house  of  God  we  go, 
To  hear  his  word,  and  sing  his  love. 
We  ought  to  worship  him  below. 
As  saints  and  angels  do  above. 

2  They  stand  before  his  presence  now, 

And  praise  him  better  far  than  we 
Who  only  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  love  him,  whom  we  cannot  sec. 

3  But  God  is  present  everywhere, 

And  watches  all  our  thoughts  and  ways 
He  marks  who  humbly  join  in  pruyer. 
And  who  sincerely  sing  his  praise. 

4  The  triflers,  too,  his  eye  can  see, 

Who  only  seem  to  take  a  part ; 
They  move  the  lip,  and  bend  the  knee, 
But  do  not  seek  him  with  the  heart. 
6  O  may  we  never  trifle  so, 

Nor  lose  the  days  our  God  has  given  ,• 
But  learn  by  Sabbaths  here  below 
To  spend  eternity  in  heaven  I 

1  i59  Prayf-r  for  Dirtetion.  ' 

1  *npO  thy  temple  1  repair  , 

1      Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there ; 
While  thy  glorious  praise  is  sung. 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue- 

2  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  atteiid  ; 
flear  me,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads  ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercodos. 

92 


WORSHIP.  i60,    i61 

3  Wniie  I  hearken  to  thy  law. 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe  ; 
May  thy  gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortahty. 

4  While  thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  thy  name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith  may  i 
Bear  thee  speaking  irom  on  high. 

5  Prom  thy  house  when  L  return, 
\]ay  my  heart  within  me  burn; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 

"  1  have  walked  with  God  to-day.' 

1150  For  a  ffracious  Mind.  L.  M 

BLEST  Jesus  !  let  young  children  claim 
The  favour  to  adore  thy  name ; 
For  thou  wast  meek,  and  we  may  be 
Encouraged  to  draw  near  to  thee. 

2  Then  to  a  child,  great  God,  impart 
An  humble,  meek,  and  lowly  heart; 
O  cleanse  me  by  thy  precious  blood, 
And  fill  me  with  the  love  of  God. 

3  Though  oft  I  sin,  yet  save  me  still, 
And  make  me  :ove  thy  sacred  will ; 
Each  day  prepare  me  by  thy  grace 
To  worship  thee  and  see  thy  face. 

1  fl  I  Choosing  to  Worship  Ood.  L.  M. 

WHILE  wicked  boys  and  girls  we  m^-et, 
Breaking  the  Sabbath  in  tlrt  street 
vli.sspending  all  rhat  holy  day 
In  foolish  talk  or  idle  play  ; 

2  We  to  thy  sacred  house  of  praye^ 
With  gratitude  would  oft  repair, 

To  adore  thy  name,  and  seek  th)  face, 
Ajid  hear  tho  messages  of  grace 

93 


I6«,  163  woHSHip. 

3  The  tnitfis  thy  gospel,  Lord,  imparts, 
Apply  with  power  to  all  our  hearts  ; 
Whilst  thou  art  calling,  make  us  hear. 
And  worship  thee  with  holy  fear. 

liMi  Love  to  the  Church.  S.  M 

I  LOVE  thy  Zion,  Lord! 
The  house  of  thy  abode  ; 
The  church,  O  blest  Redeemer  \  saved 
With  thy  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  O  God  ! 
Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 

Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons 
My  voice  or  hands  deny  : 

These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake. 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 
Her  welfare  or  her  wo : 

Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake. 
And  every  grief  o'erflow. 
6      For  her  my  tears  shall  fall , 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given. 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 
6      Beyond  my  highest  joy 
I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vowa, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

163  The  Word  sown,  S.  M 

1      l^ATHER  of  mercies  !  hear 

A       The  notes  that  children  raiaw? ; 
To  our  request  bow  diwn  thy  c-ar. 
And  hearken  to  oui  praise. 
94 


IIH 


%      Within  our  hearts,  the  seed 
i)i  sacred  irmh  is  sown  ; 
Bui,  Lord!  ihe  blessing  that  we  neea 
Must  come  from  thee  alone. 

3  Thai  eeed  will  buried  lie 
Tik  thou  the  increase  give  ; 

Vet  then,  although  it  seem  to  die, 
It  shall  revive  and  hve. 

4  Then,  though  the  sower  weep, 
Ere  long,  with  thankful  von-e. 

Both  he  who  sows  and  they  who  reap 
Together  shall  rejoice. 

5  Thou  dost  the  seed  prepare, 
And  make  it  spring  when  sown , 

And  if  a  hundred-fold  it  bear, 
The  praise  is  all  thy  own. 

'  1  64:  Feeding  with  the  Word.  8,  1 

1  QAVIOUR  !  who  thy  fiock  art  feeding 
O     With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  share ; 

2  Now  these  little  ones  receiving, 
Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm  ; 

I'here,  we  know,  thy  word  believing 
Only  there,  they're  safe  from  harm. 

S       Never  from  thy  pasture  roving, 
Ii€t  them  be  the  lion's  prey  ; 
Let  thy  tenderness,  so  loving 
Keep  them  through  life's  dangerouo  w©^ 
4      Then  within  thy  fold  eternal, 
Let  them  fhid  a  resting-place ; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal. 
Ormk  ^he  rivers  of  ihy  grace. 

96 


i6*,  166  woRHHiy. 

I  O^      On  opening  a  Place  of  Worship.        t3»  M 

1  r^REAT  P^ppheid  of  thy  people,  here 
VX     Thy  presence  now  display  ; 

As  thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Show  ua  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  abov-e, 

That  we  may  render  praise. 
<i    ^v  ithin  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  e^ie 

The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eyo 

The  humble  mind  bestow  ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word. 

In  faith  present  our  prayers  ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 

Awaken  many  sinners  round 

To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

166  The  Peace  of  Ood.  B,  t 

VISIT,  Lord,  thy  habitation  ! 
Breathe  thy  peace  on  all  therein  4 
Peace,  ine  foretaste  of  Salvation ; 
Peace  the  seal  of  pardoYied  sin. 
Let  thy  love-infusing  Spirit 
On  each  heart  be  shed  abroad ; 
Raise  us,  by  thy  boundless  merit. 
To  become  the  sons  of  God. 
96 


t  Pnncfc  of  Peace,  be  ever  near  u«, 
Y\JL  in  every  heart  thy  honi^ ; 
With  thy  sweet  communion  cheer  ut», 

Quickly  let  thy  kingdom  come. 
«Vnbwe    jjJi  our  expectation  , 

Give  our  ruptured  eoule  u»  prove 
Strong,  abiding  consolation, 
Heavenly,  everlasting  love. 
{^^  Praytr  for  the  Spirtt.  C*.    M 

A   LMiGHTY  God!  eternal  Lord! 
/"^      Thy  gracious  pov/er  make  knowB  i 
rouch,  by  the  virtue  ul  thy  word, 

And  melt  the  heart  of  atone. 
2  Speaiv  with  a  voice  that  wakes  thy  de*«4i 

And  bid  the  sleeper  rise  , 
And  let  his  guilty  conscience  dread 

The  death  that  nev<^^r  dies. 

■^   i^ei  us  receive  the  worU  we  hear 
Each  in  an  honest  heart ; 
Ld>  up  the  precious  treasure  there, 
And  never  with  it  pan. 
i   Mow  let  our  darkness  comprehend 
The  light  that  shines  so  clear ; 
Now  the  revealing  Spirit  send. 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

I  t>8  Piatu!  oj  f^>,r8htp  d9ligktf%,i.         C .  Bl 

i    I  GOD  of  hostB  !  the  mighty  Lord  I 
^->     How  lovely  is  the  place 
Where  we.  with  holy  joy,  behold 
The  brightness  of  thy  face  ! 
1  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  hays  the* 
I'heir  sure  protection  made  ; 
W  ho  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 
Which  to  thy  dwelling  lead 

Q  ^1 


169  WORSHIl* 

i  For  God  who  is  our  sun  and  shield 
Will  grace  and  glory  give  ; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
From  them  that  jusdy  live. 

i  O  Lord  of  hoflts,  my  King,  my  God, 
How  highl}  blest  are  they, 
Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
And  there  thy  praise  display  ! 

i  fl9  One  Family  in  Christ.  C5     M 

1  |"~^OME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 
\J     Who  have  obtained  the  prize ^ 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love, 

To  joy  celestial  rise  ; 
Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone  : 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 

In  earth  and  heaven  are  one. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 

One  church  above,  beneath, 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 

The  narrow  stream  of  death. 
One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow  : 
Part  of  the  host  hava  croaged  tnw  f^^it<i^(i^ 

And  part  is  crossing  now. 

I    Mow  manv  to  their  endless  honit 
This  solemn  moment  fly  ! 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  conkts 

And  we  expect  to  die: 
die  militant,  embodied  host, 

With  wishful  looks  we  stimd, 
ind  long  10  see  that  happy  coot 
h.rA  reach  the  lieavenlv  land. 
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WORSHIP.  ITO,  IT  I 

170  " 0  Worship  Acceptably.  P.  M 

I  r\yC9  A  .leurt  to  feel 

v^     r.i«>  presence  where  we  stand  1 
Rer.ipm'jer,  as  we  kneel, 

That  God  is  nigh  at  hand, 
And  while  we  meet  to  seek  him  thus, 
^e  will  be  gracious  e'en  to  us. 
^  The  sigh  of  one  distrest 

By  sorrow  for  his  sins, 
Who  humbly  smites  his  breast, 

And  to  serve  God  begins  : 
This  is  the  voice  that  Grod  attends, 
And  such  he  chooses  for  his  friends. 
%  He  knows — he  knows  of  me, 

If  1  am  friend  or  foe  ; 
Wherever  I  may  be, 

He  follows  as  I  go : 
Sees  every  wojd  and  thought  and  look, 
And  writes  them  in  his  judgment  book 
i  Well  may  1  think  w^ith  dread 

On  that  tremendous  day, 
And  hang  my  guilty  head, 

And  now  m  earnest  pray  : 
In  this  accepted  time  1  cry, 
"  Have  mercy,  Lord  1  or  else  i  A)<dy 

I  7  1  Svffir  us  to  aomc.  ' 

LORD,  before  thy  throne  we  staiKi, 
Once  again  thy  children  see  ; 
Smi'e  upon  this  youthful  band, 
Suffer  us  to  come  to  ihee. 
S    Whither  else  should  children  gu, 
Weak  and  impotent  m  we  f 
Thou  haat  all  things  to  bestow , 
Suffer  U8  t^»  come  to  tb^e 


it^  WORSHIP. 

5  Whils  we  here  have  life  an^.  hrca't, 

This  our  constant  prayer  anciui  b^, 
This  our  latest  sigh  Id  death.  — 
Sufiier  us  to  come  to  thee. 

I  72  Weave  but  ycung.  t*»  ^i 

1  W/'E  are  but  jroung — yet  we  may  axti^ 
VV       The  praisss  of  our  heavenly  Kii^ 
Be  made  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
.\n»l  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high. 

2  We  are  but  young— ^yet  we  have  hearc/ 
The  gospe'  n^wa,  the  heavenly  word  • 
if  we  despise  the  only  way, 
Dreadful  will  be  the  judgment  day. 

-i  We  are  but  young — yet  we  must  die, 
Perhupa  our  latter  end  is  nigh ; 
L^pdj  may  we  early  seek  thy  grace, 
And.  find  in  Christ  a  hiding-place. 

4  We  are  but  young — we  need  a  guide 
J'esus,  in  thee  we  would  confide ; 
'0  lead  us  in  the  path  of  truth, 
Protect  and  bless  our  helpless  youth. 

6  We  are  but  young — yet  God  has  shed 
(Jmmnibered  blessings  on  our  head  * 
Then  let  our  youth  and  riper  days 

Be  all  devoted  to  his  piaise. 

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INVITING. 


173  Early  seek  Ooi  ^'    ^ 

1  I  F  you  will  turn  away  from  sin 
1     In  childhood's  early  day, 

The  Lord  will  make  you  pure  within, 
And  take  your  guilt  away. 

2  He'll  show  ycu  all  his  matchless  love. 

He'll  make  you  heirs  of  light, 
And  give  you  ^race,  that  you  may  prove 
Still  faithful  m  his  sight. 

3  He'll  lead  you  in  the  pleasant  way 

Of  holiness  and  peace , 
And  guide  you  thus  to  endless  day, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

4  O  stay  not  in  the  road  to  death, 

But  to  the  Saviour  come ; 
And,  when  you  lose  life's  fleeting  breath. 
He'll  send  and  take  you  home. 

174  The  last  Call  to  Sinners.  ^.    ^. 

1  ^AY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 
k5     Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 

And  leave  thy  heart  to  God's  control  \ 

2  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self- destroying  man  ; 
Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve, 
Way  never  hear  his  voice  a^ain. 

HO] 


IT5,  176  iVTrrive. 

•  Sinner  perhaps  this  very  day 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  Vo ; 
O  should' St  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  smile  on  thee. 

175  The  faithful  Appeal.  ^'^ 

SINNERS,  turn,  why  will  ye  dief 
God  your  Maker  asks  you  why  • 
t.Tod,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live  ; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands ; 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  love  and  die  ? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  your  Saviour  asks  you  why  f 
He  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  you  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  aie  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 
Why,  ye  careless  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God  the  Spirit  asks  you  why  ? 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love : 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 

)  ye  dying  sinners,  why. 
Why  will  ye  for  ever  die  ? 

i  76  The  firm  Resolve.  C     U 

COME,  sinner,  in  whose  guilty  breast 
A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  ooprest 
And  make  this  iirm  resolve ; 


2  **ril  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  aia 
Doth  like  a  mountain  rise ; 
I  kn'3w  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in. 
Perhaps  he'll  hear  my  cries, 
^,  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  thron© 
And  there  my  guilt  confess  ; 
f'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone 
Without  his  sovereign  grace. 
4  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 
Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
But,  if  1  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 
6   I  can  but  perish  if  I  go ; 
I  am  resolved  to  try  ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  for  ever  die." 

177  The  Danger  of  Dslay.  ^-    M 

1  TJaSTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  \^ise, 
JLX     And  stay  not  for  the  monow's  sun 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 

The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  hasten  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ; 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  hours  are  gone 
B  If  hasten,  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun ;         ^ 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  bum 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 
2  O  hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun*, 
For  fear  the  curse  shotild  thee  arrest 
Before  'ne  morrow  is  begun. 

108 


178.  IT^  rwTXTis*. 

I  To  Prsiious  Tnvitatton,  L.  ,M 

1  1 1 /"HIl/E  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 

V^'       Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given 
But  eoon,  ah  soon  !  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  aouriQ 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away. 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  ibund. 

•?  Soon,  borne  on  time's  untiring  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave. 
Before  his  bar  your  souls  shall  brin^, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise  ; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the.  skies. 

5  T9  God  Invites.  ^,'/.4, 

I   O INNER  S,  hear,  for  God  hath  spoken, 
C!^     'Tis  the  God  that  reigns  on  high  ; 
He  whose  law  the  world  has  broken 
Sends  yoi,  tidings  of  great  joy  I 

Hear  his  message. 
Hear  it,  sinners,  lest  you  die. 

i  Hear  the  gospel,  sinners,  hear  it 

Joyful  news  from  heaven  it  brings: 
Here's  a  foainain — O  draw  near  it ! — 
Opened  by  the  King  of  kings: 

Livnig  water 
Thence   in  streams  eternal  sprincs. 
104 


5  Sinners,  near-^wHy  will  you  perish  t 

Death  to  life,  O  why  prefer? 

Why  your  vain  delusions  cherish  { 

Why  from  truth  persist  to  err  f 

Wisdom  calls  you, 
Happy  they  who  learn  of  her. 

180  Invitation  ta  Praise.  C.  M 

COME,  children,  hail  the  Prince  of  peace- 
Obey  the  Saviour's  call ; 
Come  seek  his  face,  and  taste  his  grace. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  lambs  of  Christ,  your  tribute  bring, 

Yc  children,  great  and  small, 
Hosanna  sing  to  Christ  your  King  : 
O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  This  Jesus  will  your  sins  forgive, 

O  haste  !  before  him  fall ; 
For  you  he  died,  that  you  might  live 

To  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
i    Let  every  people,  every  tribe, 

Around  this  earthly  ball. 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  All  hail,  the  Saviour,  Prince  of  peace, 

Let  saints  before  him  fall ; 
Let  sinners  seek  his  pardoning  grace. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

181  Christ  knocking.  ^^*   ^1 

I  X>KHOLD  the  Saviour  at  the  door  ! 
^     He  gently  knocks— has  k  nocKcd  before 
Haa  waited  long, — is  waiting  still, — 
You  use  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

105 


i^^  rTTVTTiiro. 

?  Rise,  toMched  with  gratitude  diyin«. 
Tarn  out  his  enemy  and  thine ; 
Turn  out  that  hateful  monster,  ®in, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

^  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn, 
Lest  he  depart,  and  ne'er  return  ; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand 
When  at  his  door  denied  you'll  stand 

I  oS  Come,  ye  Sinners.  8,  7,  I 

C'OME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
^     Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power ; 

He  is  able. 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 
I  Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 
God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh, 

Without  money 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 
?   Let  Bot  conscience  make  you  linger, 
Hasten  !  at  his  footstool  fall ; 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all : 

Not  the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 
1  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  !  your  Saviour  prostrate  Ue» 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him  I 
Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies, 

"  It  is  finished  '" 
Sinners  will  not  this  suffice  t 
106 


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I8«i  Samuel  V     M 

THEN  little  Samuel  woke, 

And  heard  his  Maker's  voice 
At  every  word  he  spoke, 

How  much  did  he  rejoice ; 
O  hlessed,  happy  child,  to  find 
The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind, 

i  !f  God  would  speak  to  me, 

And  say  he  was  my  friend, 
How  happy  should  1  be  I 

O,  how  would  1  attend  ! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  shmild  feajfi    - 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3  And  does  he  never  speak  ? 

O  yes !  for  in  his  word 
He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  whom  Samuel  heard , 
in  almOvSt  every  page  1  see, 
The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 

4  And  1,  beneath  his  care, 

May  safely  rest  my  head; 
i  know  that  God  is  there, 

To  guard  my  humble  bed  : 
And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

b  Like  Samuel,  let.  me  say. 
Whene'er  I  read  his  word, 
'  Speak,  Lord.  I  would  obey 

The  voice  that  Samuel  he&rd ; 
A  nd  when  I  in  thy  house  appcw. 
Speak.  Cor  thy  «ervam  waits  to  hear 
109 


184,  186  iWTiT£ii». 

184  Tnt  broad  and  narrow  Way.  6's. 
I  ^JTRIVE,  for  the  way  is  strak 

O     In  which  the  Saviour  trcnl ; 
And  narrow  is  the  gate 

That  leadetn  up  to  God. 
Cut  off  the  ensnaring  hand, 

Pluck  out  the  ensnaring  eye  , 
Turn  ye  at  God's  command; 

Sinners,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
8  Strive,  for  there  are  but  few 

Who  find  the  living  way  ; 
Children,  alas !  will  you 

Still  blindly  go  astray  ? 
O  shun  the  ci  ^wded  gate, 

Though  wiae  it  seem,  and  fair 
Twili  bring  you,  soon  or  late, 

To  anguish  and  despair. 
I  Strive,  ere  life's  setting  sun 

Shall  sink  in  thickest  gloom  : 
Strive,  night  is  coming  on, 

Ye  hasten  to  the  tomb. 
Ask  ;  mercy  shall  be  given ; 

Seek  as  (or  hidden  gold ; 
Knock,  and  the  Lord  of  heaven 

The  gates  will  wide  unfold. 

185  fVaiting  at  Wisdom* s  Oau,  C.   Vi 
'   TVr  ^  heart  has  been  too  loiig  ensnared 

IVX     In  folly's  hurtful  ways  ; 
O  may  I  be  at  length  prepared 
To  hear  what  wisdom  says  i 
^  *Tis  Jesus  from  the  mercy  seat 
Invites  me  to  his  rest ; 
He  calls  poor  sinners  te  his  feet 
To  make  them  truly  blest* 
108 


rifVTTiHcj.  186,  181 

i  Approach*  my  soul,  lo  wisdom's  gates. 
Approach  without  delay  , 
No  one  who  watches  there,  and  waits, 
Shall  e'er  be  turned  away. 

4  He  will  not  let  me  seek  in  vain  ; 
For  all  who  trust  his  word 
Shall  everlasting  life  obtain, 
And  favour  from  the  Lord. 

tHi$  Christ' » Invitatton.  L.  ^ 

i  I'^^OME  hither,  ail  ye  weary  souls' 
^^     Ye  heavy-laden  sinners  !  come  • 
rij  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  Th8y  shall  fmd  rest  that  learn  of  mo  ; 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  Blest  is  the  man  wliose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ! 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck  ; 
My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light. 

4  Jesus !  we  come  at  thy  command, 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  leal 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

187  **  €?•««  iH«  thy  Heart.** 

6   LJEAR  ye  not  a  voice  from  heaveu, 
-O-     To  the  listening  spirit  given  f 
Children,  come  !  it  seems  to  say, 
Give  youi^  heartfl  to  me  to-day. 

109 


188  lirviTiF» 

2  Sweet  as  is  a  rrother's  love^ 
Tender  as  the  heavenly  Dove, 
Thus  it  speaks  a  Saviour's  charms, 
Thus  it  wins  us  to  his  arms. 

3  Lord>  we  will  remember  thee, 
While  from  pains  and  sorrows  free  , 
While  our  day  is  in  its  dew. 

And  the  clouds  of  life  are  few. 

4  Then,  when  night  and  age  appear, 
Thou  wilt  chase  each  doubt  and  fear 
Thou  our  glorious  leader  be, 
When  the  stars  shall  fade  and  flee 

5  Now  to  thee,  O  Lord  !  we  come, 
in  our  morning's  early  bloom  ; 
Breathe  on  us  thy  grace  divine  ; 
Touch  our  hearts,  and  make  them  thin© 

loo  Early  Consecration.  ^^«  ^ 

I  TN  the  bright  morn  of  life,  when  youth 
X     With  vital  ardour  glows, 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  charms 
That  beauty  can  disclose, 
I  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  powers 
Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved. 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved : 
%  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 
The  sunshine  of  thy  days , 
And  cares,  and  toils,  m  endlees  roGGd 
Encompass  all  thy  ways : 
4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woea  of  ag*» 
with  vain  regret  deplore. 
And  sadly  muse  on  former  \(yf% 
That  now  return  no  mor^ 
110 


MlflTEWTIAL.  189,    I9f' 

True  wisdom,  early  eought  and  gained. 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
O  then,  improve  the  morn  of  life. 

To  make  its  evening  blest ! 


PENITENTIAL 


1  89  Tfie  Decision.  L.  M 

j   ''T^  HE  smitten  heart  and  starting  tear, 
i     Which  bade  me  live  for  God  and  heavon 
Have  sometimes  roused  mjr  solemn  fear. 
And  made  me  wish  my  sins  forgiven. 
2  But  when  I  mingled  with  the  crowd 
That  hasten  to  the  world  of  wo, 
i  felt  too  stubborn  and  too  proud 
To  yield  to  Christ,  and  heavenward  go. 
S  And  thus  I've  gone  from  day  to  day, 

From  month  to  month,  and  year  to  year, 
Refusing  still  to  bend  and  pray, 
And  shed  the  penitential  tear. 
4  But  Tm  resolved  no  longer  now 
To  put  away  the  day  of  grace ; 
Lest  God  in  anger  strike  the  blow 
And  make  despair  my  dweikng-place 

1  90  Kamttt  SupplHtUto%.  ^»  ^ 

fe   TESIJS  !  hear  a  weeping  moumer- 
J     Hear  a  sinner  poor  and  vile : 
Hear  me— once  &  wicked  »corn®r— 
Now  liaplortj  thy  pitying  emii^ 

111 


191.    19^  PEHrTEWTIAft. 

2  Friend  of  sinners  !  I  have  ecorned  ihee-- 

Scorned  thy  name,  and  scorned  ihylawsj 
Yet  in  mercy  haat  thou  warned  me- — 

Yet  in  mercy  plead  rny  cause. 
^  Plead  my  cause,  with  power  prevaihiiij 

At  the  sovereign  bar  of  God ; 
Save  me  from  eternal  wailing — 

&ave  me  from  Jehovah's  rod  1 
Lord  of  pity !  see  me  languish 

At  thy  feet,  and  bid  me  live  ; 
Thou  alone  canst  ease  my  anguish, 

Thou  alone  canst  pardon  give. 

191  A  broken  Heart  I  bring.  L     ^ 

1  r\  THOU  that  hearesi  when  sinners  cy ; 
vy  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thet*  he 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  hean. 

3  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford  , 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  A  broken  hean,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

I  92  Tb  the  Hely  S/wrw.  L.   M 

1  OTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 
O    Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite  j 
Cast  not  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  «?ir#»r!jt>;!tiii|^  ilmh^ 
list 


ffBJUITElfTIAii.  193 

2  Thouffl  1  have  most  unfaithful  been 

And  long  m  vain  thy  grace  received  , 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  gnevftci 

3  Yet  O  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honour  of  my  great  High  -  pries  t , 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear 

I'hat  I  shall  never  see  thy  rest. 
My  weary  soul,  O  God,  release; 

U  phold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand  ; 
Guide  me  into  thy  perfect  peace, 

And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 

193  Seeking  after  Qod.  ^    M 

!  /^  THAT  1  knew  the  secret  place 
vy     Where  I  might  find  my  God ; 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 
2  Vd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 
What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  die« 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 
^  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 
To  wrestle  with  my  God  ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's' sako. 

And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 
My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones ; 
He  knows  the  meaning  of  his  saintgi 
The  language  of  their  groans. 
6  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress 
And  banish  every  fear , 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grac®, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

H  W 


104,     195  PEBTITEWTIAli. 

194  The  hard  Heart.  C.  M 

'   A/l/^^'^   ^  there,  Lord,  a  child  caa  do 
VV      \^  \,o  feels  with  guilt  opprest? 
ThGrp'«  e\  1  that  I  aever  knew 
Before,  within  my  breast. 

2  My  r'loughts  are  vain,  my  heart  is  hard, 
My  temper  apt  to  rise  ; 
And  'vhen  I  seem  upon  my  guard, 
It  takes  me  by  surprise. 

B  ^.nd  yei  it  i  be^in  to  pray, 
And  lift  my  leeble  cry  ; 
Somt:  thoughts  of  folly  or  of  play 
Prevent  me  when  J  try. 

4  On  many  Sabbaths,  though  I've  heara 
Of  Jesus  and  of  heaven, 
I've  scarcely  listened  to  thy  word, 
Or  prayed  to  be  forgiven. 

6  O  look  with  pity  in  thine  eye 
Upon  a  heart  so  hard  ; 
Thou  will  not  slight  a  feeble  cry, 
Or  show  it  no  regard. 

I  95  The  only  Retreat.  C     M. 

1  r\  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
v^     Contrition's  humble  sigh 
Whose  hand  indulgent  wipes  the  tears 

From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ; 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn ; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  fsc«  ? 
Hast  thou  fioi  said,  Return* 


FEHrTENTIAl.  196$     IJH 

d  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail, 
To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 
O  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

4  O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

196  A  Penitent  pleading  for  Pardon.       ^    ^ 

1  OHOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive, 

0  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  ; 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sirmer  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  O  wash  my  soul  from  every  sm, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

3  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess. 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  a;race  , 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe. 

1  am  condemned,  but  ihou  art  clear. 

i  Yet  save  a  trembUng  sinner,  Lord, 

Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  wosr 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there 
Some  s  ire  support  against  despair. 

197  Returning  to  Ood.  ^-   ^^ 

I  T3ETURN,  my  wandering  soul,  return 
XV     And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face  ^ 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  redeeming  grace. 
115 


i9B  ^-M^nHNTlkL, 

2  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  recura. 
And  seek  a  Father's  melting  h«.ai\  ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  griefs  discern,         * 
His  heavenly  balm  shall  heal  ^hy  smart 
i  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 
Thy  dying  Saviour  bids  thee  live  ; 
Go,  view  his  bleeding  side,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 
'-  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 
And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "  no  longer  mourn  ,*" 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

198  Death  of  Chrtst.  G.    M 

'     \  LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ! 
A     And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ! 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 
e  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  oeyond  degree  ! 
«    Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hid® 
And  shut  his  glories  in  , 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Saviour  di&d 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 
4   Thus  might  J  hide  my  blushing  lac», 
While  Lis  dear  cross  appears: 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 
6  But  tears  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  sway. 
'Tia  all  that!  can  do. 
116 


r 


piirrTWTiAii.         199,  «CK» 

II  99  Pi$t  higraUtud*.  S.  M 

S  this  the  kind  return, 
Are  theae  the  thanks  we  owe 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  t 

i      To  what  a  stubborn  frame 
Hath  sin  reduced  our  mind ; 
What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind. 

Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh : 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  our  hearts  of  stone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

JSOO  Walking  with  Ood.  C,  M 

OF  OR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  \ 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

i  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 
When  first  T  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-retreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

^  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed 
How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  ihey  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

{  Return,  O  ho^y  Dove,  return, 
Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
4nd  drove  thtye  from  my  breast. 

in 


b  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 
Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throna. 
And  worship  only  thee. 

^  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

401  Pleading  for  Merey.  L-    M 

WHEN  at  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend, 
And  plead  with  thee  for  mercy  cher* 
Think  of  the  sinner's  dying  Friend, 
And  for  his  sake  receive  my  prayer ! 

sf  O  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt, 
My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye  ; 
Think  oi  the  blood  which  Jesus  split. 
And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy. 

i  O  think  upon  thy  holy  word, 

And  every  precious  promise  there^ 

How  prayer  should  evermore  be  heard 

And  how  thy  glory  'tis  to  spare. 

♦   Remember  not  my  doubts  and  fears 
My  strivings  with  thy  grace  divine 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears, 
And  let  his  merits  stand  for  mine. 

'i02  Tht  Burden  of  Sin.  L.    M 

OTHAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  ! 
O  that  1  could  at  last  submitj 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down  ! 
To  lay  my  bouI  at  Jesus'  feet ! 
118 


fHinSMPTIOK.  'ii^^ 

Rest  for  m/  bouj  i  long  to  fjnd; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  an, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind 

And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 
Break  off  tiiC  yoke  of  inbred  m), 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
1  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within. 

Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 
Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God» 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prdl^e ; 
riiy  cross  was  stained  with  hallo w^ed  blmvj 

That  I  might  taste  thy  dying  love. 
I  would — but  thou  must  give  the  power, 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 

And  fdl  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 


REDEMPTION 


SOa  Bartimeui.  ^   1 

MERCY,  O  thou  Son  of  David!" 
Thus  the  blind  Bartimeus  prsyed  • 
'  Mercy,  O  thou  Son  of  David  ! 
Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid," 
2   Many  tor  his  crying  chid  him, 
But  he  called  the  louder  still, 
rill  the  gracious  Saviour  bid  him, 
'*  Come,  and  ask  me  what  you  will.' 
119 


3  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted, 
Though  by  begging  uoed  to  live ; 
But  he  aBked,  and  Jesus  granted 
Alms  which  none  hut  |^e  could  give, 
<t  "  Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindneBS 
Let  my  eyes  behold  the  day  !" 
Straight  he  saw,  and  woo  by  kindness 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

5  Now,  methinka,  I  hear  him  praismg; 

PubUsling  to  all  around: 
"  Friends,  is  not  my  case  aniazing  ? 
What  a  Saviour  1  have  found ! 

6  O  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him, 

And  would  be  advised  by  me ! 
Surely  they  would  hasten  to  him, 
He  would  cause  them  all  to  see." 

4s04r  Joy  over  the  Convert.  ^'  M. 

1  A/ir^^  ^'^^  describe  the  joys  that  rise 

VV      Through  all  the  courts  o^'  Paradise 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  t 

2  With  joy,  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  : 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down,  and  eoet 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  now  formed  anew  v 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

205  The  Mercy-seat.  C     M 

I     A  PPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 

JA.     Where  Jesus  answers  prayer : 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  ean  perish  tl  ere. 
120 


BSDAMPTiojr.  2CJ©,  5tO^ 

I  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea. 
With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  ♦iiee. 
And  such,  O  Lord  !  am  I. 
i  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 
By  Satan  sorely  press'd, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
1  come  to  thee  for  rest. 
4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding  place» 
That,  sheltered  near  thy  side,    « 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him  thou  hasi  died. 
^  O  wondrous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame ; 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I 
Mignt  plead  thy  gracious  name  ! 

206  TheJirk,  S.  M 
1       T>  EHOLD  the  ark  of  God  ! 

JlJ     Behold  the  open  door  ! 
Hasten  to  gain  that  blest  abode, 

And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 
3      There  safe  shalt  thou  abide, 

There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest ; 
And  every  wish  be  satisfied, 

With  ftiU  salvation  blest. 
9      And  when  the  waves  of  wrath 

Again  the  earth  shall  fiH, 
Thine  ark  shall  ride  the  sea  of  fire. 

And  rest  on  Zion's  hill. 

207  The  Soul.  CM 
I  ^PHOI  GH  1  am  young,  I  have  a  80ul 

X      The  world  can  never  buy  ; 
And  while  eternal  ages  roll. 
It  will  not.  cannot  die. 

121 


2  For  it  must  soar  to  worlds  on  high. 

Where  happy  spirits  dwell ; 
Or,  buried  with  the  wicked,  lie, 
Deep  in  the  grave  of  hell. 

3  The  soul  by  numerous  sins  defiled 

Can  never  enter  heaven, 

rill  God  and  it  be  reconciled, 

And  all  its  sins  forgiven. 

4  Till  h  be  pure  from  all  its  stains, 

In  perfect  righteousness ; 
Cleansed  by  the  Saviour's  dying  pains 
Renewed  by  sovereign  grace. 

6    Pardon  it,  cJeanse  it,  God  of  Grace! 
And  let  it  holy  be  ; 
Arrayed  in  thine  own  holiness. 
And  meet  to  dwell  with  thee. 


il08  7%«   fVimders  of  Redemption.        C      ^4 


^T 


O  dwell  with  sinners  here  below 
The  Saviour  left  the  skies, 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  wa 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 


2  He  took  the  dying  sinner's  place, 

And  suffered  in  his  stead; 

For  man,  O  miracle  of  grace  ! 

For  man  the  Saviour  bled  ' 

3  O  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thine  atoning  blood ! 
Bv  this  are  sinners  snatched  trom  heh. 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 
122 


HEDKMl'TIOS.  200.   211. 

<I09  Tke  Oospel  Trumpet.  P     M 

1  T)LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
JLJ  The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sirmers,  horn© 

S  Exalt  *,he  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

d  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought 

The  heritage  above, 
Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

i  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace ; 

Ye  happy  souls  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face  : 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 

R^eturn,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

210  The  Birth  of  Christ.  O.  M 

'    \\n^IL.E  shepherds  watched  theii   floi;kj 
V\  by  iiight, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

12S 


*ll  BBDEMPTIOJJ. 

2  Fear  not,  said  he,  (for  mighty  are&4 
Had  seized  their  troubled  mind,) 
Glad  tidings  of  great  ioy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 
%  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day. 
Is  born  of  David's  line. 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord ; 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 
4  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  ftnd 
To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing-bands. 
And  in  a  manger  laid. 
6  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 
Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God  on  high, 
Who  thus  addressed  their  song : 
6  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high,' 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  m«n, 
Begin  and  never  cease. 

211  Grace.  S.    M 

1  r^  RACE  ! — ''tis  a  charming  sound 
vT     Harmonious  to  the  ear  ; 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road 

And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 
8       Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days  i 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  weVl  desei  vea  the  praise 
124 


312  Praise  for  Redewptton  C.  M 

3  f^  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
w     My  great  Redeemer's  praise  j 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

'I  he  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 
Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
And  spread  through  ail  the  earth  abroad. 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 

^  Jesus .  tne  name  tiiat  charms  our  fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner  8  ears ; 
'Tis  life  and  health  and  peace. 

4  Look  unto  him,  ye  nations ;  own 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race ; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faiin  al{>xie 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

21  3  Th$  Blood  of  Christ.  ^    M 

1  npHERE  is  a  fountain,  filled  with  bioud. 
A      Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins. 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

?  The'dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 
That  founiain  m  his  day  ; 
And  there  n^ay  1,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  ail  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 
Shall  never  lose  its  power. 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

125 


*114  hedemptios. 

4  E'er  since,  b>  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowmg  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme. 
And  shall  be  till  1  die. 

5  Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sin^  thy  power  to  save  ; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  stammerng  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

214  '*  l^  is  finished.**  8,  7    4 

1  TTARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
JLL     Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky'. 

"It  is  finished!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  "  It  is  finished" — O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford  I 
Heavenly  blessings  without  measure 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ,  the  Lord ; 

"It  is  finished  " 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finished — all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ; 
Finished — all  that  God  had  promised 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe  i 

"  It  is  finished!" 
Saints  from  hence  your  comforts  d'^m 

4  Tune  your  hearts  anew,  ye  seraphs. 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven,  ^ 

Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  nam©  ^ 

Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
126 


AHDRMPTlOSf.  ^1&»  *afc 

SI5  Praise  for  Redevtptun  0.   ^^ 

I  A^IOME,  lei  us  join  our  cheeri'ul  songs 
V  -'     With  angels  round  the  thione ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  o\\q. 

3  Worthy  the  Lamb  thai  died,  they  cry^ 
To  be  exalted  thus ! 
Worthy  the  Larnb,  our  lips  reply, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honour  and  po\yer  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  glViS 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  ihnie  t-ndlese  praise. 

^16  Fraist  Jot   Redemption.  C^      ^ 

1  "OLD N GEO  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
1         We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope. 

Or  spark  of  glimrnermg  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prnice  of  grac« 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief, 
He  saw,  and  O,  amazing  lovel 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

I  Down  from  the  ahjning  seats  above 
With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh. 
And  dw«^lt  among  the  dead. 

I8T 


«I7,«18  REDEMPTION. 

4  O,  for  this  love,  let  rocKs  and  liilie 
Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

*Jil7  Call  to  Praite.  V% 

\  /CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King 

vy     As  we  journey,  sweetly  ging: 

Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise. 

Glorious  in  his  works  and  waya. 

We  are  travelling  home  to  God 

In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 

They  are  happy  now,  and  we 

Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son 
Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 

4  Lord  !  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee, 

818  Salvation.  C  M 

5  OAI  V^ATION  !  O,  the  joyful  sound' 
O     'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; 

A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound 
A  cordiai  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  s&y 
ConsDire  to  raise  the  sound. 
128 


ifit9  *' h  is  finished.''  L-  ^-^ 

1  'nniS  finished — so  the  Saviour  cned, 

X     And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  diect 
Tis  finished — yes,  the  work  is  done, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  Tis  finished — all  that  heaven  decrcea, 
A.nd  all  the  an(«ent  prophets  said. 

[s  now  fulfilled,  as  long  designed, 
fn  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 
'Tis  finished — Aaron  now  no  more 
Musi  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore  ; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain. 
And  Jewish  riies  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finished — this,  my  dying  groan, 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone  : 
Millions  shall  be  redeemed  from  death 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5  'Tis  finished — let  the  joyfiil  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round 
'Tis  finished — let  the  echo  fly 
Through   heaven    and   hell,    through   <^M%k 
and  sky. 

*^20  Joy  for  Salvatwn.  C-    ^'*^ 

\    f  O  Y  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come  • 
J      Let  earth  receive  her  King, 
Le«  every  heart  prepare  him  room. 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 
2  Joy  to  the  earth  !  the  Saviour  reigns  . 
Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While   fields  and   floods,    rocke     tiWXu  and 
plairta, 
Rep*?at  the  sonndin/i  joy 

1 '  a* 


121,  ^^2  fiEDEMPTTOK. 

1   N'o  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow , 
Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flov 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  gr&cs.* 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righieousiiCHs 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

'J^  1  Christ's  jSsccnsicn.  ^      4 

i  f\l^^  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead ; 
v^     Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 
t   '[  here  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  joyful  lay  : 
Lift  up -your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way ! 

5  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scer^ 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right  ;— 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 
4   Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who? 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame  ; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  heli,  overthrew 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  namt?        ' 

'^22  Praise  for  RedernptioK  ^     ^^ 

■■   T   GIVE  immortal  praise 

1     To  God  the  Father's  love, 

Kor  all  my  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above  i 

tie  sent  his  own  eternal  Son 

To  die  for  mm  thai  wb  ha>-^  danm 


.©HATTTITDH.  22' 

Z  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  toe. 
Who  ransomed  us  with  blood 

Krom  everiast'ng  wo : 
And  now  he  lives,  and  now  he  reigna. 
And  gees  the  fruit  of  ail  his  pains. 
3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give. 
Whose  new-creating  power 

Makes  the  dead  smner  live : 
Hie  work  coinpleies  the  great  design, 
And  iiiis  the  soul  with  joy  divme. 
i  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honours  aone  ; 
The  undivided  Three. 

And  the  mysterious  One ; 
Where  reason  fails,  with  all  her  powe.K 
There  faith  prevails,  and  love  adores. 


GRATITUDK. 


^33         7%e  object  of  our  Crsction.  1    f'^ 

WHY  have  we  lipe,  if  not  to  sing 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  ICi.ii? 
Why  have  we  hearts,  if  not  to  jovt 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend  above  ? 
1   Why  were  our  curious  bodies  made, 
And  every  part  in  order  laid  ? 
Why,  but  that  each  of  us  might  atbinJ 
4  living  wonder  from  hie  hand  f 

LSI 


^34  ©HATITCDI. 

5  Why  have  we  souls,  if  not  to  K.no^ 
The  God  from  whom  our  mercies  flow  f 
Sure  this  can  never  be  our  lot, 

Like  senseless  brutes,  to  know  liim  not ' 
4  Why  have  we  life  ?— if  not  to  gain 
irnmortal  life,  'tis  worse  then  vain: 
This  13  the  end  for  which  ''  ^  as  given,— 
We  live  on  earth,  to  live  ii   ueaven. 

6  Why  did  the  Saviour  leave  the  ^sky. 
Hang  on  a  cross,  and  bleed,  and  die? 
And  why  are  kind  persuasiortii  sent 
To  call  and  win  us  to  repent  I 

6  Surely  it  is — that  robed  in  white, 
And  made  vell-pleasing  in  his  sight, 
Our  souls  may  join  the  happy  throrui, 
And  sing  the  everjaating  song. 

.^5&'fi      Temporal  and  Sprritttal  EUsstngi.     ^     i^3 

{    \ \r^ ^' NE'ER  1  tak e  m y  waika  ^i cmi, 
»  V       How  many  poor  I  see  I 
What  shall  1  render  to  my  God 
For  all  his  gifts  to  me ! 
2  Not  more  than  others  I  deserve, 
Y  et  God  hath  given  me  more  : 
For  ]  have  food  while  others  atai'^v 
Or  beg  from  door  to  door. 
^  Mow  many  children  m  the  street 
Half  naked  I  behold  ; 
While  I  am  clothed  from  head  to  feet. 
And  covered  from  the  cold. 
i   While  some  poor  wanderers  scarce  can  isl 
W^here  they  may  lay  their  head , 
I  have  a  home  wherein  lo  dwell, 
And  rest  apon  my  bed 
L3t 


6  While  otners  early  learn  to  swesir 
And  curse  and  lie,  and  steai ; 
Lord,  I  am  taught  thy  name  t.o  ki^f, 
And  do  thy  holy  will. 
6  Are  these  thy  favours,  day  by  day, 
To  me  above  the  rest  ? 
Then  let  me  love  thee  more  than  th«3p 
And  try  to  serve  ihe©  best. 


FILIAL    LOVE 


225  My  Mother,  7'& 

1  pOULD  T  so  ungrateful  be 

v^     As  to  cause  a  mother  paim  f 
She  was  always  good  to  me, 
Can  i  yield  her  ii!  again  ! 

2  In  each  hour  of  harm  or  ffood, 
'Twas  her  hand  that  all  the  day 


food, 
pray. 


Clothed  me,  kept  me,  gave  me 
Taught  me  how  to  (rod  to  pi 
S  Oft  as  I  have  sickly  lain, 

By  my  bed  her  watch  she  kept ; 
And  when  she  has  seen  my  pain, 
Kindly  looked  on  me  and  wept. 
i  Heavenly  Father,  who  didst  give 
Such  a  gift  as  this  to  me ; 
Grant  me,  ever  as  I  livt), 
<orratitude  to  her,  an(?  thee  i 

13S 


2ilCI  Gratitude  to  Parents-  /-\ 

1  ]\/TY  father,  my  mother,  I  know 

i '  1     I  cannot  your  kindness  repay ; 
But  I  hope,  that  as  older  I  grow, 
I  shall  learn  your  commands  to  obej 

2  Vou  loved  me,  before  I  could  tell 

Who  it  was  that  so  tenderly  smiled  ; 
But  now  that  I  know  it  so  well, 
I  should  be  a  dutiful  child. 

3  1  am  Borrv  that  ever  I  could 

Be  wicked,  and  give  you  such  pain ; 
I  hope  T  shall  learn  to  be  good, 
And  so  never  grieve  you  again. 

4  But,  for  fear  that  I  ever  should  dare 

From  all  your  commands  to  depart. 
Whenever  I,  utter  a  prayer, 
I'll  ask  for  a  dutiful  heart. 

227  Duty  to  Parents.  ^■'      ^ 

1  T  ET  children  that  would  fear  the  l^nd 
1-J     Hear  what  their  teachers  say, 
With  reverence  heed  their  parents'  word. 
And  with  delight  obey. 

Have  we  not  heard  v/hat  dreadful  plagiJ^^*- 
Are  threatened  by  the  Lord, 
^     To  him  who  bi  eaks  his  father's  law. 
Or  mo::ks  his  mother's  word? 

B  But  ihoae  that  worship  God,  and  ^iv® 
Their  parents  honour  aue, 
Shall  long  on  earth  in  comfort  iiv©. 
And  live  hereafter  loo. 
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a.SMeios4«  128,  'StiSf 


RELIGION. 


518  Valm  of  Edition  *^  ' 

Cp'S  religion  that  can  give 
X      Sweetest  pleasure  while  we  liva , 
Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 
After  death,  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity ! 
8e  the  living  God  my  friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

^29  Thegrtni  Concern.  ^     ^ 

1  "p  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
.O..     Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  1  its  great  importance  learn, 

Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

A  midst  our  youthful  bloom  ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 

Or  for  an  early  tomb. 
O,  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 

His  government  to  own. 
4  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear ; 
A.nd  all  my  conversation  prove 

M^y  heart  to  be  sincere. 

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2«iO  Ear»'y  Innrwtion.  CM 

HOW  happy  is  the  child  who  h?5<??» 
InstriK'tion'B  waraing  voic^ , 
A  x\A  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
Hjs  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 
Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  arf 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

^   She  guides  the  young  with  innocencf. 
In  pleasure's  path  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  aged  head. 

4  According  as  her  labours  rise. 
So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace, 

2^1  Rarly  fnstrvttion  O,  M- 

HAPPY  the  child  whose  early  years 
Receive  instruction  well ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell 

2  'Twill  save  us  from  a  thousand  enare& 

To  mind  religion  youn^; 
Grace  will  preserve  onr  following  years 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

3  To  thee,  Almighty  God^  to  thee 

Our  childhood  we  resign  ; 
Twill  please  us  to  look  back,  and  s*^ 
That. our  wnole  lives  wc~e  thin^ 
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w^ 


HBLIQIOBT.  232.  TJk9 

4  O  let  the  vvorU  of  prayer  and  praiae 

Employ  my  youngest  breath  : 
Thus  I'm  prepared  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

2tVI  Idols,  C.  M 

THAT  is  an  idol  ? — every  heart 
Has  idols  of  its  own  ; 
Some  are  of  gold  and  silver  bright, 
And  some  of  wood  and  stone. 

2  tf  there  be  aught  the  world  conta'na 
Which  1  love  more  than  Thee, 
Thai  sinful  love  within  my  heart 
Idolatry  must  be. 

5  Tlien  take  that  sinful  love  away, 

And  place  thy  love  within ; 
And  break  down  every  image  there. 
Thai  leads  me  into  sin. 

4   Deeply  inscribed  upon  my  heart 
Let  thy  commandments  be  ; 
That  there  may  live  within  my  breast 
None  other  God  but  thee. 

*^Ht3  Self -dedication.  ^    ^^ 

1  r   GKD  !  I  would  come  to  thee 
JLJ     A  sinner  all  defiled  ; 

O  take  the  stain  of  guilt  away. 
And  own  me  as  thy  child. 

2  I  cannot  hve  in  sin, 

And  feel  a  Saviour's  love  ;  > 

Thy  blood  can  make  my  spirit  clean ; 
i}  write  my  name  above  ! 

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1  XT' IN  G  Solomon  of  old 

iV     A  happy  choice  had  made  ; 
'TwaB  not  for  Ufe,  'twas  not  for  gold, 
Nor  honours  that  he  prayed. 

2  He  chose  the  better  part ; 
He  sought  for  purer  joys  ; 

A  wise  and  understanding  heart; 
And  God  approved  his  choice. 

3  Far  better  than  his  crown, 
And  ail  his  grand  array, 

That  wisdom  was,  which  God  sent  dowis 
To  guide  hirn  on  his  way. 


COMFORT  IN  AFFLICTION. 


'J*^^  God  cares  for  Me.  L.  M 

I  /^  OD  the  Creator  reigns  above, 

vX     And  watches  all  whom  he  has  made 
He  rules  the  Vv^orld  in  bounteous  love. 

Sees  the  distressed,  and  sends  them  aid 
Have  I  no  parent '?  God  will  be 

Far  better  than  a  parent  could ; 
A  kind,  a  gracious  Friend  to  me, 
For  earthly  and  for  heavenly  goon. 
3   The  hearts  of  all  are  in  his  power ; 
He  bids  the  rich  his  children  feed  ; 
4nd  he  supports  me  every  hour, 
Aiid  gives  me  all  1  truly  need. 
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4   I  cannot  be  an  orphan  then, 

My  Father  is  the  Lord  of  ail ; 

And  though  I  have  no  friend  in  men 

He  hears  me  whensoe'er  I  call, 

^oO  Christ  was  poor.  B^  1 

1  \  M  poor  ?  do  men  despise  rne  ? 
jj\.  Do  they  pass  me  proudly  by  ? 
1  hen,  O  let  me  still  remember, 

Jesus  was  as  poor  as  I  ? 

2  Was  as  poor  !  nay,  he  was  poorer* 

He  had  neither  home  nor  bed  ; 
Neither  friendly  shade  nor  sheitei 
For  his  unprotected  head. 

3  Then  I'll  ever  cease  complaining, 

What  though  riches  be  not  mine : 
I  am  poor,  and  thus,  m>  Saviou'* ' 
Does  my  lot  resemble  thme. 

^o7  Leaning  on  Christ.  L"    ^  '   '^^^ 

I   "^TTHEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 
VV     And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  Jew 
On  Him  I  lean,  who,  not  in  vain. 
Experienced  every  human  pain, 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears. 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

4  U  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  virtue^s  narrow  way, 
To  tiy  the  good  I  should  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  shouxd  not  do ; 
Still  ne,  who  felt  temptation's  pov/er, 
Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

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1138,  5139       COMFORT    IBf    AFFI-fCTlOS. 

8  And  O,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  lasi. 
.StilU  stiil  unchanginff,  watch  beside 
^Ty  painful  bed,  for  tliou  hast  died  ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudiesB  day 
A  nd  wipe  the  latest  tear  away . 

238         Ood  resorted  to  in  Trouble.  V     M 

1  'T^HE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  ligh 

i.      And  my  salvation  too  : 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  al!  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires  ; 

O  grant  me  mine  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  sainta, 

The  temples  of  my  God! 
8  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  glory  still ; 
Shall  hear  th^'^  messages  of  love, 

And  learn  rhy  holy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear 

There  m^ay  his  children  hide  ; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around, 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

^'10  Ood^f   Compassion.  O     M 

1    p RAISE  to  the  sovereign  of  the  sky, 
i        Who,  from  his  lofty  throne. 
Looks  with  compassion  on  the  poor. 
And  makes  their  cause  his  own. 
UO 


COMFORT    IH    AFFLICTION.  2W 

t    When  we,  the  heiplesg  sons  oi  grief 
Low  in  distress  were  laid, 
dis  pitying  heart  our  sorrows  felt, 
His  hands  were  swift  to  aid. 
3  Should  kindred,  near  and  dear,  forsake  | 
Or  friends  and  parents  die, 
(yod  lives,  and  (blessed  be  his  nam©  I) 
Can  well  the  want  supply. 

His  bounty  gives  our  daily  bread, 

He  fills  our  daily  cup  ; 
Bids  us  rejoice  in  present  gc6d, 

And  cheers  our  hearts  with  hope 

240  The   Orphan.  "^'^ 

1  IT/'HITHER,  but  to  thee,  O  Lord  ; 

VV       Shall  a  little  orphan  go  ? 
Thou  alone  canst  speak  the  nord, 

Thou  canst  dry  my  teara  ol  wo. 
Father  !  may  my  lips  once  more 

Whisper  that  beloved  name  ? 
Helpless,  guilty,  friendless,  poor, 

Let  me  thy  prote'Ction  claim. 

2  O,  my  Father!  may  1  tell 

All  my  wants  and  woes  to  thee  i 
F*very  want  thou  knowest  well, 

Every  wo  thine  eye  can  see. 
Twas  thy  hand  that  took  away     ■ 

Father,  mother,  from  my  sigh: ; 
dim  that  was  my  infant  stay, 

Her,  that  watched  mo  day  and  night 
•?   Yet  I  bless  thee,  for  1  know 

Thou  hast  wounded  me  in  love : 
^emied  my  heart  from  things  belor? 

That  it  miglii  aspire  g^>ove, 

<4? 


841,  2458       COMFORT    IN    AFFLICTTOK 

Here  1  tarry  for  a -while  ;  » 

Saviour  .  keep  me  near  thy  side  ; 

Cneer  my  journey  with  thy  smile  ; 
Be  my  Father,  Friend,  and  Guide 

841  The  Child's  Hymn.  7'» 

1  pOOR  and  needy  though  I  be, 

X       God,  my  Maker,  cares  for  ir>o  j 
'J^ives  me  clothing,  shelter,  food, 
Gives  me  all  1  have  of  good. 

2  Ho  will  listen  when  1  pray, 
He  is  with  me  night  and  day, 
When  I  sleep  and  when  I  wake, 
Keeps  me  safe  for  Jesus'  sake. 

3  He  who  reigns  above  tiie  aky, 
Once  became  as  poor  cn?  I ; 

He"  whose  blood  for  me  was  shed, 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

4  Though  1  labour  here  awhile. 
He  will  bless  me  with  his  smile  • 
And  when  this  short  hfe  is  past, 

1  shall  rest  with  him  ai  last. 

^J-^I^!    Pleading  with  Ood  under  Jiffliction      G     M 

I   ^l^HY  should  a  living  man  compiair 
V\       Of  deep  distress  within, 
Since  every  sigh,  and  every  pain, 
Is  but  the  fruit  of  sm  ? 

«  No,  Lord,  I'll  patiently  submii, 
Nor  ever  dare  rebel ; 
Vet  Bure  i  may,  here  at  thy  faei 
(V!y  painful  feeUufrs  ten,  • 
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I 


COMFOKT     US     AFFILICTIOW.  36431 

3  Thou  treesi  what  rioods  of  sorrow  ns©. 

And  beat  upon  my  soul ; 

One  trouble  to  another  cries, 

Billows  on  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  nop«i,  and  hope  to  fear, 

My  ahipv/recked  soul  is  tost ; 
Till  I  &in  tempted,  in  despair, 
To  give  up  all  for  lost. 

5  Yet  through  the  otormy  clouds  Tli  looi 

Once  more  to  thee,  my  God; 
O  fix  my  feet  upon  a  rock; 
Beyond  the  gaping  flood. 

6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face 

Will  .^et  my  heart  at  ease  ; 
One  all-commandnig  svord  of  grace 
Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 

24^  ril  ,e^k  Qod.  C    M. 

\   OOON  as  I  heard  my  Father  sa}', 
O     '*  Ye  children,  seek  my  grace  ;'' 
My  heart  replied,  without  dela> , 
"I  11  seek  my  Father's  face." 

2  Lei  not  thy  love  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away  ; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
in  each  distressing  day. 

3  •":?hould  friends  and  kindred,  near  aod  d*'a 

Leave  me  to  want,  or  die, 
My  God  will  make  my  life  hie  care, 
And  all  I  need  supply. 
%  vVait  on  the  Lord,  ye  iremblins-  nrmvT* 
And  keep  your  courage  up ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  Wtcri  it  iaiiit*i 
And  far  exceed  your  hope;, 

I4B 


244  Kinantsg  m  AJflktion.  C    M 

OTHOU  whose  mercy  guidfca  ray  wnf 
Though  now  it  seem  severe. 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say, 

"  There  is  no  mercy  here." 
D  may  I,  Lord,  desire  the  pain 

That  comes  in  kindiLCss  down  , 
Far  more  than  sweetest  earthly  gain, 

Succeeded  by  a  frown. 
Then,  though  thou  bend  my  apirit  low, 

Love  only  shall  I  see ; 
The  gracious  hand  that  strikes  thw  blow 

Was  wounded  once  for  me. 


Si  N. 


5^45  I  must  not  Sin.  L.    M 

I    f  MUST  not  sin  as  many  do, 
i     Lest  I  lie  down  in  sorrow  too  ; 
^\:)i  God  is  angry  every  day, 
With  wicked  ones  who  go  astray. 

^  From  sinful  words  I  must  retrain ; 
1  must  not  take  God's  name  in  vain  ; 
[  must  not  work,  I  must  not  play 
Upon  God's  holy  Sabbath-day. 

3  And  if  my  parents  speak  the  word, 
I  must  obey  them  in  the  Lord : 
Nor  steal,  nor  lie   nor  waste  my  duf¥ 
[n  idle  tales  and  loolisli  plavs. 
Ii4 


9111  '^'ir«>,  ^'^^ 

il46  Tfu  Decett  of  Sin.  ^     ^'^■ 

1  QIN  has  a  thousand  treacherous  ariw 
C5     To  practise  on  the  mind : 

With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hafLf*^ 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceivcB 

The  a^ed  and  the  young  j 
A  nd  whUe  the  heedlesa  wretch  beiie^efe 

She  ijwakes  his  fetters  strong. 
5  Sne  pleads  for  all  the  jOys  she  bringii, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence  ; 
Bui  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  ihmg^ 

And  chains  it  down  to  sense 

SI47  Allurementi  of  Sin.  7^8 

i   IV/TANY  voices  seem  to  my, 

iVl.     ♦*  Hither,  children — -here's  the  ^ai* 

Haste  along,  and  nothing  ieai 

Every  pleasant  thhig  is  here  ! ' ' 

2  Yefl — but  whither  would  ye  leM  t 
Is  it  happiness  indeed  ? 

Or  a  little  shining  show, 
Leading  down  to  death  and  wf  ? 

3  We  were  made  for  better  thinga; 
High  as  heaven  our  nature  sprlngi ; 
Like  the  lark  that  upward  tlie«, 
We  were  made  to  seek  the  skies. 

4  We  were  made  to  love  ajid  fear 
Tliat  great  God  who  placed  us  h®m^ 
Made  to  study  and  fulfii 

All  his  good  and  holy  will. 

5  We  were  made  to  work  awhile, 
Cheerful  at  our  work  to  smile : 
Thinking,  as  we  labour  thu^. 
Of  the  heaven  prepared  kit  ufe 

K  145 


248,  1149  sr®. 

6  So,  a  pleasan'  path  we' K  tread. 
By  the  hand  of  Jesus  led  ; 
Till,  from  sin  and  sorrow  freed 
Ours  is  happiness  indeed ! 

248  Buttwo  fVcys.  ^^^     ^ 

1  rpHERE  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God  ; 

Jl      Ail  others  go  astray  ; 
Narrow,  but  pleasant  is  the  road, 
And  Christians  love  the  way. 

2  It  leads  straight  through  this  world  of  mn, 

And  dangers  must  be  past; 
But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein 
Will  come  to  heaven  at  last. 

3  While  the  broad  road  w  .lere  thousands  go 

Lies  near,  and  opens  fair  ; 
And  many  turn  aside,  I  know, 
To  walk  with  sinners  there. 

1  But,  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slide, 

Or  wander  from  thy  way. 
Lord,  condescend  to  be  my  guide, 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 
<^4-ll  For  Deliverance  from  Sin.  ^»  ^ 

FATHER  above,  m  mercy  take 
A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  care. 
Aad  condescend,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
To  Hsten  to  my  feeble  prayer. 

2  I  am  a  little  sinful  child. 

And  have  a  wicked  heart  within ; 
O  make  me  humble,  meek,  and  mild 
And  wash  me  clean  from  every  sin 
S  Tm  not  too  young  for  thee  to  see. 

Thou  know' St  my  frame  and  naturo  too, 
Knd  ail  day  long  thou  look'st  on  me. 
Aiidaee'st  my  actions  ihrough  and  through. 
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TPLExTESS    AWI)    PRIDE.  *50 

Thou  hoarest  all  the  words  1  say, 

Anvi  know'si  the  thoughts  1  have  wiibin; 

And  whether  I'm  at  work  or  play, 
Art  sure  to  see  it  if  I  sin. 

0  can  1  ever  tell  a  lie, 

Or  cheat  in  play,  or  steal,  or  fight 
Now  that  I  know  that  thou  art  by, 

And  hast  me  always  in  thy  sight  t 
And  when  I  want  to  do  amiss. 

However  pleasant  it  may  be, 

1  now  must  always  think  of  this-  - 
My  heavenly  Father  looks  at  me. 


IDLENESS  AND  PRIDE. 


2*>0  Against  Pride  in  Clothes.  L.   M. 

^   I.TOW  proud  we  are.  how  fond  to  akow 

r1      Our  clothes,  and  call  them  neb  and 
/  nevv ; 

Wl  en  the  poor  sheep  and  silk- worms  wor& 

Th{  t  very  clothing  long  before  ! 
2  The  tulip  and  the  butterfly 

Appear  in  gayer  coats  tliai^  I ; 

Let  me 'be  drest  fine  as  1  will, 

F'lies,  worms,  and  flowers  exceed  uw  stiii 
S  Then,  will  1  set  my  heart  to  (md 

Inward  adornings  of  the  mind  ; 

Knowledge  and  virtue,  trutn  and  gr^ci^, 

These  are  the  rob«»8  of  richeai;  drens. 

HI 


1?&1,  <253  FiLSEHOOI) 

4  No  more  shall  worms  with  me  compaur*  i 
This  is  the  raiment  angels  wear : 

The  Son  of  God,  when  here  below 
Put  on  this  blest  apparel  too. 

5  In  this,  on  earth,  would  I  appear, 
Then  go  to  heaven,  and  wear  it  there  » 
God  will  approve  it  in  his  sight ; 

'Tie  his  own  work,  and  his  delight. 


FALSEHOOD  AND  PROFANE^ESS 


251  Lymg.  g     ^ 

]       f^  OD  IS  a  God  of  truth, 

vJT     And  hates  a  lying  tongue ; 
A  nd  what  is  more  depraved  in  youth  f 
A  liar  bold  and  young  . 
i       Nothing  can  be  concealed 
By  the  most  artful  lie ; 
To  God  It  is  a*  once  revea'ed, 
For  he  is  ever  by. 
%      A  nd  he  will  surely  tell, 
A  t  the  great  judgment-day, 
All  we  had  thought,  concealed  so  well, 
And  hoped  had  passed  away. 

|j>^  Evil  Company.  C    M 

WHY  should  I  jom  with  those  m  play. 
In  whom  Fve  no  delight ; 
Who  curse  and  swear,  but  never  pray, 
Who  call  ill  names,  and  fight  f 
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2  f  hate  to  hear  a  wanton  song ; 

Their  words  jfiend  my  ears  • 

I  would  not  dare  defile  my  tongue 

With  language  such  as  theirs. 

3  Away  from  fools  I'll  turn  my  eyes. 

Nor  with  the  scoffers  go  ; 
I  would  be  walking  with  the  wise 
That  wiser  I  might  grow. 

4  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  dwell 

With  sinful  children  here ; 
Then  let  me  not  be  sent  to  hell, 
Where  none  but  sinners  are. 

«l^3  Forsaking-  Sinners.  t.-  ^ 

1  A  NGELS  that  high  in  glory  dwell, 
-A     Adore  thy  name,  Almighty  God  . 
And  devils  tremble  down  in  hell, 

Beneath  the  terrors  of  thy  rod. 

2  And  yet  how  wicked  children  dare 

Abuse  thy  dreadful,  glorious  name  ! 
And  when  they're  angry,  how  they  eweai, 
And  curse  their  fellows,  and  blaspheme. 

3  I'll  leave  my  playmates  whom  I  hear 

Profanely  take  thy  name  in  vain ; 
Lest  I  too  learn  to  curse  and  swear. 
And  dwell  with  them  in  endless  tiame 

254  f^e  cannot  trust  Liarg.  L.   M 

\  /^  'TIS  a  lovely  thing  for  youih 
^-^    To  walk  betimes  in  wisdom's  wav  ' 
To  tear  a  he   to  speak  the  truth, 
That  we  may  truyt  to  all  they  say  ! 
H9 


2  But  liars  we  can  nevf^r  trust, 

Though    they   should    speak    the    thmg 
tkat's  true  j 
And  he  that  does  one  fault  at  first, 
And  hes  to  hide  it,  makes  it  two. 

3  Have  children  never  heard,  nor  read. 

How  God  abhors  deceit  and  wroiig  f 
How  Ananias  was  struck  dead, 
Caught  with  a  he  upon  hLs  tongue  f 
i   S(;  didrhis  wife  Sapphira  die, 

When  she  came  in,  and  grew  so  Lold 
As  to  confirm  the  wicked  lie. 
That,  just  before,  her  husband  told. 
5  The  Lord  delights  in  them  that  speaiL 
The  words  of  truth ;  but  every  l;ai 
Must  have  his  portion  in  the  lake 
That  burns  wuh  brimstone  and  with  litw. 

235  Children  Mocking.  CM. 

1  ^^UR   tongues   were    made  to   bless   th? 
U  Lord, 

And  not  speak  ill  of  men  ; 
When  others  give  a  railing  wora, 
We  must  not  rail  again. 

2  Should  any  dare  to  be  profane, 

To  mock,  and  jeer,  and  scoff 
Ai  holy  things,  or  holy  men. 
The  Lord  shall  cut  them  off 

^50  Save  us  from  Falsehood.  7'» 

I    r   ORD  !  if  e'er  I  dare  to  speaK 
jLJ     Words  of  falsehood ,  check  my  tongae , 
Lest  I  sin  against  thy  laws, 
By  committing  what  is  wrong, 
150 


4.15P    PROFAWBinRSS.  2t«  7 

i  Plainly  doth  thy  word  declare 
Thou  the  wicked  dost  dospisie 
Who  with  base  and  impious  lips 
Utier  fearful  oaths  and  hes.  • 

3  Why,  if  I  have  dared  commit 
What  is  evil  in  thy  sight, 
Should  I  seek  by  an  untruth 
To  conceal  it  from  the  light. 

idle  words  and  foolish  jests 

Are  offensive,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Thou  requirest  in  the  heart 

Perfect  truth  and  purity. 

5   Teach  me,  then,  O  Lord !  to  shun 
Evil  speaking  in  my  youth  ; 
S.o  shall  I  in  after-days 

Hope  to  walk  with  thee  in  truth. 

357  Lying.  C   ru 

1  ''pHOSE  children  who  a  promise  give 

JL      Should  always  keep  their  word ; 
And  falsehood  from  their  little  mouths 
Should  never  once  be  heard. 

2  For  when  a  child  a  lie  has  told, 

He  cannot  be  believed  ; 
Not  even  when  the  triith  he  speaks, 
Because  he  once  deceived. 

^  O  who  a  lie  would  dare  to  tell, 
And  bring  himself  to  shame  • 
\nd  thus  offend  the  God  of  truths 
And  mock  his  holv  name  ! 

Ifel 


iHB*  259        TIME    UjrCERTAIW. 

TIME    UNCERTAIN. 


*J58  Time  i*  Flying.  C     h 

HOW  long  sometimes  a  day  appears 
And  weeks,  how  long  are  they  ! 
Months  move  along,  as  if  the  years 
Would  never  pass  away. 

1  But  months  and  years  are  passing  by, 

And  soon  must  all  be  gone  ; 
For  day  by  day,  as  minutes  fly, 
Eternity  comes  on. 

^  Days,  months,  and  years  must  have  an  evut 
Eternity  has  none : 
'Twill  alv/ays  have  as  long  to  spend 
As  when  it  first  begun. 

4  Great  God,  an  infant  cannot  tell 
How  such  a  thing  can  be ;       - 
I  only  pray  that  I  may  dwell 
That  long,  long  time  with  thee. 

*J59  To-morrow.  S.    W* 

TO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  thine 
Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand  : 
And  if  its  sun  arise,  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 
And  bears  our  hfe  away  ; 

O  make  us  children  truly  wieo 
That,  ve  may  'ive  to- day 
152 


TiMK-  uircKRTAiir      5560,  *6J 

?       Since  on  this  fleeting  hour 
Eternity  is  hung, 
Waken  by  tliine  almighty  power 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care 
O  be  it  still  pursued ; 

l-icst,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 
Swift  as  the  morning  light  j 

Lesi  life's  young,  golden  beam  should  die 
In  sudden  endless  night. 

260  Time  Fleeting.  S.  M 

1  r   ORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 
1-J     Is  this  our  mortal  frame  ! 

Oar  life — how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name  ! 

2  Our  moments  fly  apace. 
Our  feeble  powers  decay 

Swift  as  a  flood,  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

3  Then,  if  our  days  must  fly. 
We'll  keep  their  end  in  sight ; 

We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

4  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 
This  life's  tempestuous  sea ; 

Soon  shall  we  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

261  Danger  of  Delay.  L.  M 

WHY  sh<Juld  I  say.  'tis  yet  too  soon 
To  seek  for  heaven  or  think  of  death  ■ 
A  flower  may  fade  before  'tis  noon, 
A.nd  I  this  day  may  lose  my  breath. 
15:^ 


3  What  if  the  Lord  in  wrath  deciaro, 
While  I  refuse  to  read  and  pray, 
That  he'll  refuse  to  lend  an  ear 
To  all  my  groans  another  day  I 

i  'Tis  dangerous  to  provoke  our  God  ; 

His  power  and  vengeance  none  can  teli , 
One  stroke  of  his  almighty  rod 
Can  send  young  sinners  quick  to  hell 

Then  'twill  for  ever  be  in  vain 
To  cry  for  pardon  and  for  grace, 

To  wish  1  had  my  time  again, 
Or  hope  to  see  my  Maker's  face. 

262  Today,  h.   M 

I    nr'^HAT  awful  hour  will  soon  appear ; 
1.      Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  tlies ; 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here 
Will  vanish  from  my  closing  eyes. 

2  Death  calls  my  friends,  my  neighbours  hence, 
None  can  resist  the  fatal  dart : 
Continual  warnings  strike  my  sense ; 
And  shall  they  Tail  to  reach  my  heart .' 

^   Think,  O  my  soul !  how  much  depends 
On  the  short  period  of  to-day  ; 
Shall  time,  which  heaven  in  mercy  lenaa 
Be  negligently  thrown  away  ? 

i  Ijord  01  my  hfe,  inspire  my  heart 

With  heavenly  ardour,  gra»je  divine  ; 
Nor  lei  thy  presence  e'er  depart ; 
Foi    strength,   and    life,   ana  deeth,  art 
thine. 
15i 


Tsmi  csrcERTAiTsr..      ^63,  ^6^ 

^63  Life  is  a  Span.  8.  M 

1  ]\/rY  life's  a  narrow  span, 
It-I     a  short  uncertain  day 

And  if  I  reach  the  age  of  man, 
It  soon  will  pass  away. 

2  I  may,  for  aught  1  know, 
This  hour  the  summons  hear, 

To  call  me  where  the  wicked  go, 
Or  where  the  saints  appear. 

3  Teach  me,  with  all  my  hear 
Thy  mercy  to  embrace  ; 

May  1  from  every  sin  depart. 
In  this,  my  time  of  grace. 

S64i  Delay  not  Repentance.  (/.   M 

1  f\  'TIS  a  folly  and  a  crime 
W     To  put  religion  by  ; 
For  now  is  the  accepted  time, 

To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day, 

And  more  depraved  the  mind  ; 
The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray. 
The  less  we  feel  inclined. 

3  Y^et  sinners  trifle,  young  and  old 

Until  the  dying  day ; 
Then  they  would  give  a  worid  of  gold 
To  have  an  hour  to  pray. 

4  O  then,  lest  we  should  perish  thus, 

We  would  no  longer  wait ; 
P'or  time  will  soon  be  past  with  us. 
And  death  will  fix  our  state 

155 


265,  266  si^KJjrBBB. 

4lf55  FratZti,.  S.    M. 

THE  lilies  of  the  fields 
That  quickly  fade  away, 
May  well  to  us  a  lesson  yield, 
For  we  are  frail  as  they. 

2  Just  like  an  early  rose, 

r  ve  seen  an  infant  bloom : 
But  death,  perhaps,  before  it  blows, 
Will  lay  it  in  the  tomb. 

3  Then  let  us  think  on  death, 
Though  we  are  young  and  gay  ; 

For  God,  who  gave  our  life  and  breathy 
Can  take  them  both  away. 

4  To  God,  who  made  them  all. 
Let  children  humbly  cry  ; 

And  then,  whenever  death  may  call, 
They'll  be  prepared  to  die. 


<=5ICKNESS. 


'ieoC*  Hope  in  Sicwnc?».  *->.   'H 

i   '  '"piS  sweet  iu  rest  in  lively  hope, 

JL      That,  when  my  change  shall  como, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 
And  waft  my  spirit  home. 

t    There  shall  my  disembodied  sou. 
Behold  him,  and  adore  ; 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfied. 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  more. 
166       ' 


SICKNESS.  2l>t.-'2€f>S 

d  Soon,  too,  my  slumoering  dust  «*halJ  heaj 
Tke  trumpet's  quickening  sound  ; 
And,  by  my  Saviour's  power  rebuilt. 
At  his  right  hand  be  found. 
4  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds 
Weak  as  it  is  below, 
What  raptures  must  the  blest  above, 
in  Jesus'  presence,  know. 

'M^l  For  a  sick  Child.  l^>    M. 

1  A   LMIGHTY  God  !  I'm  very  ill, 
/i      But  cure  me  if  it  be  thy  will ; 
For  thou  canst  take  away  my  pain, 
And  make  me  strong  and  well  again. 

2  Let  me  be  patient  all  the  day, 

And  mind  what  those  who  nurse  me  say ; 
And  grant  that  all  I  have  to  take 
May  do  me  good,  for  Jesus'  sake. 

<bOcJ  Recovery  from  Sickness.  v>.  M. 

1  T  THANK  the  Lord  who  lives  on  high, 
J-     Who  heard  an  infant  pray  ; 

And  healed  me  that  I  should  not  die 
And  took  my  pains  away. 

2  O  let  me  love  and  serve  thiee,  too. 

As  long  as  1  shall  live ; 

And  every  evil  ihmg  I  do, 

F\>r  Jesus'  sake  forgive. 

269  Teacher's  Illness.  L.    M 

1   f'X  THOU-  before  whose  gracious 'throne 
V-/     We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down, 
Regard  our  simple  earnest  prayer, 
And  make  our  teacher  now  thy  care. 
157 


^f9  DEATH. 

2  Preseive  thy  servant  from  the  grave  ' 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  O  Lord,  to  save! 
Back  to  our  hopes  and  wishes  give 
Our  teacher,  Lord,  and  bid  him  hve, 

S   Yet  if  our  Bupolications  fail. 
And  prayers  and  tears  cannot  prevail. 
Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  hio  sta>, 
Support  him  through  the  narrow  way. 

\  A.round  him  may  thy  angels  stand, 
To  bear  him  to  a  better  land ; 
To  teach  his  happy  soul  to  rise, 
And  waft  him  to  the  upper  skies. 


DEATH 


^70  Death  of  a  Child.  CM 

'  ''T^IS  Jesus  speaks  !  I  fold,  says  he, 
i-      These  lambs  within  my  breast  i 
Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
In  me  be  ever  bless'd. 

e  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 
But  can't  dissolve  my  love  ; 
Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

?  Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  rai»« 
And  mould  with  heavenly  skill  ; 
f'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise 
A  nd  hands  to  do  my  will. 
158 


DEATH.  2'il,^Ti 

4  His  words  the  Iiappy  parents  hear 
And  shout  with  joy  divine, 
''  O  Saviour !  all  we  have  and  are 
Shall  be  for  ever  thin*}  " 

271        Reward  of  the  faithful  Teachers  B,  7 

WHEN  the  infant  spirit,  flying, 
Smiles,  and  gladly  leaves  its  cia> 
On  a  Saviour's  death  relying, 
Soaring  to  the  world  of  day  ; 

i  if  beside  that  pillow,  standing. 
One  there  be,  who  taught  it  so 
Led  that  little  soul,  expanding, 
All  the  love  of  God  to  know  ; 

3  O  how  pure  must  be  the  pleasure, 
Thus  his  sweet  reward  to  see  ; 
As  its  life  fulfils  its  measure, 
As  it  seeks  eternity ! 

27^  The  righteous  Dead.  6,7 

THINK,  O  ye  who  fondly  languish 
O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love, 
While  your  bosoms  throb  with  anguish, 
They  are  singing  hymns  above. 

I  While  your  silent  steps  are  straying 

Lonely  through  night's  deepening  shad. 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Round  the  happy  Christian's  head. 

t  Light  and  peace  at  once  derivnig 
From  the  hand  of  God  most  high  ,• 
In  his  glorious  presence  living, 
Thev  ishail  never,  never  die. 


473,  «74  DEATH. 

4  Cease,  then,  mourner,  cease  to  languisn 

O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  : 
Pain,  and  death,  and  night,  and  anguish 
Enter  not  the  w^orld  above. 

ml  9J  Death  of  a  pious  Child.  b     M., 

WHEN  sickness,  pain,  and  deuin 
Come  o'er  a  godly  child, 
flow  sweetly  then  departs  the  bu^ain  i 
The  dying  pang  how  mild  I 

t       It  gently  sinks  to  rest, 
As  once  it  used  to  do 
Upon  its  mother's  tender  breast, 
And  as  securely  too. 

5  The  spirit  is  not  dead, 
Though  low  the  body  lies  ; 

But,  freed  from  sin  and  sorrow,  fled 
To  dwell  beyond  the  skies. 

4      That  death  is  but  a  sleep 
Beneath  a  Saviour's  care  ; 
And  he  will  surely  safely  keep 
The  body  resting  there. 

274  Death  of  a  Scholar.  C.    % 

DEATH  has  been  here,  and  borne  away 
A  brother  from  our  side,-  * 
J  ust  in  the  morning  oi  his  day, 
As  young  as  we,  he  died. 

I  Not  long  ago,  he  filled  his  place, 
And  sat  with  us  to  learn : 
But  he  has  run  his  mortal  race, 
And  never  can  return. 
160 


3  Perhaps  our  time  may  be  as  ehori. 

Our  days  may  Hy  as  fast ; 
O  Lord,  impress  the  solemn  thoufijb( 
That  this  may  be  our  laat ! 

4  ill  needful  etrengih  is  thine  lo  give ; 

To  thes  our  souIb  apply 
For  grace  to  teach  us  how  to  live, 
And  make  ua  fit  to  die. 

j^  7  §  Thi  Fe«r  of  Death  removed.  ^-    ^ 

!    1 1711  y  should  we  eiari  and  fear  to  d^^  k 
\  V      What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  «ire 
Death  jfl  the  gate  to  endlesa  joy. 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there 

2  The  pamB,  the  groans,  the  dymg  3tnf«>> 
Fright  our  approaching  suuia  'dw^y  ; 
And  wo  Bhrink  back  again  r.o  lire. 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay, 

5  O,  if  my  Loid  would  corns  and  rneei, 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wmgs  in  ba-St-t- 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gatf? 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  past  ' 

4    Jesus  can  make  a  dyin^  beo 

Feel  soft  us  downy  pillows  are, 
i^'  hile  on  his  breast  I  lean  m.y  head. 
And  breathe  my  hfe  out  sweetly  thers 

;I76  Triumph  in  Deatk-  L    M 

I    I  ESL'S  !  my  head  must  soon  be  laid 
J      In  aonie  cold  grave  beneath  the  Bhn,iU 
But  wherefore  should  I  fear  to  di®, 
"^invfi  death  haji  lort  the  victory  ? 

L  \6i 


%  Yes,  thou  hast  conquered  even  deatii, 
Which  can  but  take  this  feeble  breath  i 
My  3oul  shall  Hye,  and  rise,  and  aixig 
The  praises  of  my  glorious  king. 

277  Thoughts  of  Death.  8,  T, 

1  I  i^T  me  think,  if  i  were  dying. 
1--*  (And  1  very  soon  must  die,) 
On  what  hope  am  I  relying  ? 

To  what  refuge  could  I  fly  I 

2  K  oi  a  sister,  nor  a  brother, 

Nor  the  holiest  of  men ; 
Nor  a  father,  nor  a  mother, 
Could  afford  me  refuge  then ! 

3  They  could  only  stand  beside  me, 

Smooth  my  pillov^,  mourn  my  fall ; 
But  death's  power  would  soon  divuiir  me 
From  the  dearest  of  them  all. 

'^7S  polemn  Thoughts.  L.    M, 

1    \I  ^HERE  should  I  be,  if  God  sh(Hi.'.d  e^v 
V  w       I  must  not  live  another  day  ; 
t\rA  send  and  take  away  my  breath  i 
What  is  eternity  and  death? 

I   My  body  is  of  little  worth, 

Twoula  soon  be  mingled  with  th«  ed^nh 
For  we  were  made  of  clay,  and  muai 
Again,  at  death,  return  to  dust. 

3   Yet  heaven  must  be  a  world  of  b\\m. 
Where  God  himself  for  ever  is  : 
Where  saints  around  his  throne  >*ciar2t, 
4]?d  never  sin  nor  suffer  mora 
162 


DEATH.  %m,  ^m 

4  Aiiit  hell's  a  state  of  endless  wo, 
WlxTG  urirepeuting  sinners  go  ; 

Bu«.  none  thai  seek  a  Saviour's  gmct? 
Shall  ever  see  thai  dreadful  place. 

5  O,  let  me  then  at  once  apply 
To  him  who  did  for  sinners  aie  • 
And  this  shall  be  my  great  reward, 
To  dwell  for  ever  with  the  Lord. 

« *?  1^  ji  Saint  prepared  to  du,  ^  '      ^ 

DEATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 
And  bear  my  spirit  home ; 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow. 
Nor  my  salvation  come '{ 

£   With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  foughi 
The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Finished  my  course,  and  kept  the  (aitii. 
And  wait  the  sure  reward. 

3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  m© 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  thai  great  day 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decretid 
This  orize  for  me  alone : 


This  prize  for  me  alone ; 
But  all  that  love  and  long  to 
The  appearance  of  his  So/ 


see 
Son 

'^SO  Death  of  a  Mother.  ^--    ^ 

>   ^"pHE  bosom  where  i  oft  have  lain, 
-i.      And  slept  my  mfant  hours  a-wa;^ , 
'^'ill  never  beat  for  m«  again, 
'Tifi  still,  \n  death  '   '"T'm  m>Xik^v^t»m  cl-'^^ 


'^81  DXATH. 

S  How  nianv  were  the  silent  prayers 
My  mother  offered  up  for  me  , 
How  many  were  the  bitter  cares 
She  feit  when  none  but  God  couid  nes 

3   Weil,  she  is  gone,  and  now  in  heaven 
She  sings  Iiis  praise,  who  died  for  hei 
And  to  her  hand  a  harp  is  given, 
And  she's  a  heavenly  worshipper. 

4  0  let  me  thmk  of  all  ah^e  said, 

And  all  the  kind  advice  she  gave ; 
And  let  me  do  it  now  she's  dead, 
And  sleeping  in  her  lowly  grave 

5  And  let  me  choose  the  path  she  chos«, 

And  her  I  soon  again  may  yee, 
Beyond  this  world  of  sin  and  woes, 
With  Jesus,  in  eternity. 

281  The  Grave,  *      ^ 

.  n"^.H£RE  is  a  ffiassy  bed, 
-i  A  cold  an«i  gloomy  cell, 
in  which  some  youthful  head, 
Reclined,  will  surely  dwell ; 
Before  another  pleasant  spring 
The  first  young  violets  shall  bring  ! 

O,  if  on  yonder  side 

A  hand  of  dazzling  fiarne 
Should  the  blue  heavens  divide. 

And  write  that  young  one's  namo 
His  knees  would  shake,  his  blood  tub  ««jld, 
Like  the  Chaldean  king  of  old. 
1S4 


3  With  earnest  hope  and  tear, 

For  pardon  he'd  implore, 
And  spend  this  hasty  year 

As  he  spent  none  before; 
To  Jesus  Christ  his  soul  would  clin^. 
As  the  one  only  needful  thing. 

4  Well,  let  the  name  be  mine, 

(As  possibly  it  may,) 
Great  Saviour,  mow  incline 
■    This  "thoughtless  heart  to  pray  ; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  better  part ; 
Help  me  to  give  thee  all  my  heart. 

6  Then,  though  the  grassy  bed. 

The  cold  and  gloomy  cell, 
Should  bear  my  youthful  head. 

For  me  it  will  be  well ; 
Yes,  better  far  than  dwelling  here, 
Away  from  home,  another  year! 

1282  Eternity,  L.  M 

^   T^TERNTTY  le  just  at  hand  ; 
X^     And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand  ? 
And  careless  view  departing  day. 
And  throw  my  precious  time  away  ? 

I  Eternity  ! — without  a  bound  ; 
To  guilty  souis  a  dreadful  sound ! 
But  O,  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents  !  how  divine  ! 

?  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer, 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
Mv  pardon  sealed,  and  peace  with  God 
165 


28*1  Death  of  a  Ckild.  '^ -,§ 

1  1\/T0URN  not  ye  whose  child  nawh  fw  '.d 
iVX     Purer  skies  and  holier  ground ; 
Flowers  of  bright  and  pleasant  hus. 

Free  from  thorns  and  fresh  with  dow. 

2  Mourn  not  ye  whose  child  hath  fled 
From  this  region  of  the  dead, 

To  yon  winged  anwcl-band, 
To  a  better,  fairer  land. 

%  Knowledge  in  that  clime  doth  £^rovr 
Free  from  weeds  of  toil  and  wo, 
Joys  which  mortals  mny  not  share 
Mourn  ye  not  your  child  is  there, 

284  For  a  dying  Child  t      M 

\  Tl/fY"  heavenly  Father '  J  confess 
iVjL     That  all  thy  ways  are  juetf 
Although  I  faint  with  sore  distress, 
And  now  draw  near  the  dust. 

t  How  soon  my  little  strength  has  fied.  1 
My  life  will  soon  be  past  ; 
0  smile  iipon  my  dying  bed, 
And  love  me  to  the  last. 

I   Once  did  the  blessed  Saviour  cry, 
"Let  little  children  come;" 
On  this  kind  word  I  would  rely, 
Since  I  am  going  home. 

i  O    take  this  guilty  soul  of  mine 
That  now  will  soon  be  gone, 
And  wash  it  clean,  and  make  it  sMia^i 
With  heavenly  garments  on, 
166 


i  My  neavenly  Father!  hear  my  prayei, 
Accept  my  feeble  praise  ; 
And  let  me  quickly  meet  thee  where 
A  nobler  song  ril  raise. 

285  Death  of  a  Scholar.  L.  f^ 

1  A    MOURNING  class,  a  vacant  seal. 
r\~     Tell  us  that  one  we  loved  to  meet 
Will  join  our  youthful  throng  no  more, 
Till  all  these  changing  scenes  are  o'er. 

2  No  more  that  voice  we  loved  to  hear 
Shall  fill  his  teacher's  listening  ear  ; 
No  more  its  tones  shall  join  to  swell 
The  songs  that  of  a  Saviour  tell. 

3  That  welcome  face,  that  sparkling  eye, 
And  sprightly  form,  must  buried  lie; 
Deep  in  the  cold  and  silent  gloom, 
The  raylese  night  that  fill;?  the  tomb. 

4  And  we  live  on,  but  none  can  say 
How  near,  or  distant  is  the  day 

When  death's  unwelcome  hand  shall  cosne 
To  lay  us  in  our  narrow  home. 

5  God  tells  us,  by  this  mournful  death, 
How  vain  and  fleeting  is  our  breath, 
And  bids  our  souls  prepare  to  meet 
The  trial  of  his  judgment-seat. 

286  Death-bed.  C.    M 

J    ^iniF^N  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life, 
^' '       My  trembling?  soul  shall  stand, 
W&itmg  to  nass  deatli's  awful  flood, 
Great  God,  at  thy  commrnd  ; 

i67 


*@1  DBATH^ 

?.  \^'  iLtn  weeping  friends  surround  my  bed 
And  close  my  sightless  eyes; 
When  burdened  by  the  weight  of  year? 
This  broken  body  lies  ; 

•  3  When  every  long-loved  scene  of  life 
Stands  ready  to  depart ; 
When  the  last  aigh  that  shakes  the  frame 
Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart ; 

4  Lav  thy  supporting  gentle  hand 

beneath  my  sinking  head  ; 
And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine, 
Ulume  rny  dying  bed  ! 

5  Leaning  on  thy  dear  faithful  breast, 

May  1  resign  my  breath  I 
And  in  thy  fond  embraces,  lose 
The  bitterness  of  death ! 


287      ^  Thought  of  Death  end  Olory       V,.    M. 

t   ]\ /|"Y  soul,  come  meditate  the  day, 
iVl     And  think  how  near  it  standi, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  cley. 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

3   (>  could  we  die  vnth  those  that  die, 
A.nd  place  us  in  their  stead ; 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  commune  with  the  dead. 

3  Then  we  should  see  the  saints'  aoovp 
[n  their  own  glorious  forms. 
And  wonder  why  our  youle  should  lovf 
To  dweii  with  mortal  worms. 
168 


»EATH.  «^S 

i  We  should  almoBt  forsake  our  clay 
Before  the  summons  came  ; 
Our  souls  would  mount,  and  fly  away 
To  iheir  eternal  home. 

«l^8  SUeptng  in  Jesut  1*    ^ 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep  ' 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  woa? 
A.  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  A^sleep  in  Jesua  !   O,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 
That  death  has  lost  his  cruel  sting, 

3  \sieep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest  ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
N^o  fear,  no  wo  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  A^sleep  in  Jesus  !   O,  for  me 
VTay  such  a  blissful  refuge  be ; 
securely  shall  my  ashes  lie^ 

Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high.,  ^ 

?    \ sleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee 

Fhy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be 

By:  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep 

F  am  wh:ch  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 


ifi9 


J  U  D  G  M  E  JN  1 . 

*J8^  Jud^me-nt-day.  C  M 

i  "|17HEN  rising  from  the  bed  cf  death, 
*  V       O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  aijd  feai- 
i  see  my  Maker  face  to  face — 
O,  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

i  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found. 
And  mercy  may  be  sought. 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks. 
And  trembles  at  the  thought : 

??   When  thou,  0  Lord!  shah  stand  diailoaed 
In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
0,  how  Siiall  I  appear! 

i   Prepare  me.  Lord,  to  meet  that  day. 
Ere  yet  it  be  too  late, 
When  I  shall  view  these  solemn  scenej^. 
And  feel  tlreir  awful  weight. 

*J90  Tlie  Judge.  S.  M 

\        A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
xL     And  nmst  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discernmg  eyes  ^ 

i       And  from  hi«  righteous  ^lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ? 
And  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng 
Spread  black  despair  around  'i 
170 


5  *'  Depart  from  me,  accursed 
To  everlasting  flame, 

For  rebel  angels  first  prepared, 
Where  mercy  never  came.'" 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day, 

When  earth  and  heaven  before  hi»  faes 

Astonished,  shrink  away  ! 

But  efe  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark  from  the  gospel's  cheerii*^  s^und 

What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace. 
Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  Sear ; 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  the  curse  remove, 
By  which  the  Saviour  bled; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pous 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 

2^1  The  wicked  Child  judged.  L    M 

(    f  TOW  dreadful,  Lord,  will  be  i**^^  day 
si-     When  all  the  tribes  of  dead  shall  um 
/\nd  those  who  dared  to  disobey 
Be  brought  before  thy  piercing  eyes  . 
^   The  wicked  child,  who  often  heard 
His  faithful  teachers  speak  of  thee, 
A.nd  fled  from  every  serious  word, 
Shall  not  be  able  then  to  flee. 

5  No  teacher,  then,  shall  bid  him  pray 

To  him,  who  now  the  smner  hears, 
For  Christ  himself  shall  turn  ^v/ay 
And  show  no  pity  to  his  tears. 

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4  Great  God  !  I  tremtiie  at  the  thought ; 
And  at  thy  feet  for  mercy  bend, 
That  when  to  judgment  I  am  brought, 
The  Judge  himself  may  bo  my  F riaod 

292  Time  mis-spant.  B    M 

1  A    DREAD  and  solemn  hour  ^ 
/jL     To  us  is  drawing  near  ; 

When  we,  before  the  throne  of  God. 
Al!  present  shall  appear. 

2  What  answer  shall  we  give, 
When  God  himself  demands, 

The  uses  of  such  times  as  these, 
In  judgment  at  our  hands  f 

3  And  must  we  then  confess 
That  all  was  spent  in  vain ; 

The  seasons  that  were  once  our  own, 
But  cannot  be  again  f 

4  This  will  be  wo  indeed  : 
To  regions  of  despair 

Our  own  neglect  will  sink  us  dowe, 
To  mourn  for  ever  there. 


HEAVEN  AND  HELL. 


5^93  Heaven.  C.  M. 

\   ^HERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 
X      Wnere  saints  immortal  reign; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain 
172 


?  There  everiastmg  spring  abides, 
And  never  witnering  flowers ; 
Death,  lik«  a  narrow  sea,  divides  ' 

This  neavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  iieJds  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 

80  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  B  ut  timorous  mortals  start,  and  ehrinif 

To  cross  the  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  bnnk, 
And  tear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oj  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise  ; 
And  aee  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes ; 

6  Gould  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

SA94  Heaven  and  Hell.  S,   ftd 

\       '^T^HERE  is,  beyond  the  sky, 
X      A  heaven  of  joy  and  love  ; 
A.nd  godly  children,  when  they  die. 
Go  to  that  world  above. 
i      There  is  a  dreadful  hell, 
And  everlasting  pains ; 
There  sinners  must  for  ever  dwell, 
In  darkness,  fire,  and  chains. 
3      Cam  such  a  wretch  as  i 
Escape  this  dreadful  end  i 
Ind  may  I  hops,  whene'er  i  die, 
I  shall  to  heavep  aacend  ? 

ITS 


295,   ^Clft       HEAVEN    ASD    nK&lu 

i       Then  will  I  read  and  pray 
While  I  have  Ufe  and  breath  • 
LQ3t  I  should  be  cut  off  to-day, 
And  sent  to  endless  death. 

l©|l^&  Q_ucstions  and  Prayar,  C.    M 

WHY  should  I  love  my  sport  so  well. 
So  constapt  at  my  i  lay 
And  lose  the  thoughts  of  Leaven  and  <ieii 
And  then  iorget  to  pray  ? 

i  What  do  1  read  my  Bible  for, 
But,  Lord,  to  learn  thy  will? 
And  shall  i  daily  know  thee  more, 
And  less  obey  thee  still  ? 

'i  How  senseless  is  my  heart,  and  wild 
How  vain  are  all  my  thoughts ! 
Pity  the  folly  of  a  child, 
And  pardon  all  my  faults. 

4  Make  me  thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear, 

And  let  me  love  to  pray ; 
Since  God  will  lend  a  gracious  ear 
To  what  a  child  can  say. 

2116  Hojis  of  Heaven.  C.    V 

5  ll/'HEN  I  can  read  niy  title  cleai 

^^       To  mansions  in  the  skies 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyea. 

2  Should  earth  agamst  my  soul  ^iigi^j^e 
And  fiery  darts  be  huried, 
1'hen  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rag*.-. 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 
174 


3  l^i  cares  like  &  wild  delude  come, 

Aod  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  1  but  oal'ely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  ali. 

4  There  shall  i  bathe  my  weary  soiij 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

"d^l  Hope  of  Heaven.  P.   ^ 

RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 
Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
R-ise  from  transitory  things 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place  ; 
t^un,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove ; 
Rise,  rny  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 
2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun, 

Both  speed  ttiem  to  their  source ; 
So  the  soul  that's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  fac« 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

5  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  moams 

Press  onward  to  the  prize ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant,  in  the  skies  : 
¥  (Dt  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  ghmi 
411  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  ©xchejiged  for  be^vaia.. 


1  /^N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 
yj     And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land. 

Where  my  possessions  he. 
O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
'^weet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  grtjen. 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 
^  'Jn  all  those  wide-extended  plains 
Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
i'here  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 
4  No  chilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  dcaift, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 
^  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  piaco, 
And  be  for  ever  blest  f 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face. 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

IS99  Ths  Young  in  Eca^m.  C.   l*^. 

1   YSr^^'f'  souls  are  those  i.hat  venture  t».5aj 
V  V      The  throne  of  God  to  see  f 
Ten  thousand  happy  ones,  who  here 
Were  children  such  as  we  ' 
t  Their  sins  the  Saviour  washed  jiway, 
Ho  made  them  white  and  clean  ; 
They  loved  his  word,  they  loved  his  dsy ; 
Tney  loved  him  though  unseen. 
3   Now  under  many  a  grassy  mound 
Their  youthful  bodies  rest, 
Siit  safe  their  happy  souls  are  found 
Upon  tboir  Saviour' a  breaat- 
176 


HBAV«]f    AND    HEfcL.         SlKI,    £S01 

4  O  may  we  travel,  as  they  trod, 

The  path  that  leads  to  heaven, 
And  seek  forgiveness  from  that  God 
Who  hath  their  sins  forgiven. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  hear  our  humble  cry, 

And  our  young  hearts  renew  ; 
Then  raise  our  ransomed  souls  on  high, 
That  we  may  see  thee  too. 

lii)0  Who  shall  live  in  Heaven.  S     M 

I       '^pHERE  IS  a  land  above, 
1-      Ail  beautiful  and  bright, 
And  those  who  love  and  seek  the  Lord 
Rise  to  that  world  of  light. 

2       There  sin  is  known  no  more, 
Nor  tears,  nor  want,  nor  care  ; 
Therie  good  and  happy  beings  dwell, 
And  all  are  holv  there. 

30  J  Heaven.  v-^.  M 

I  '^pHERE  is  a  glorious  world  of  light 
X      Above  the  starry  sky. 
Where  saints  departed,  clothed  in  whitw, 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

And  hark  !  amid  ihe  sacred  son^s 

Those  heavenly  voices  raise, 
Ten  thousand,  thousand  iniant  tonguee 

Unite  and  sing  his  praise. 

$  These  are  the  hymns  that  we  shah  know. 
If  Jesus  we  obey  ; 
1  aat  is  the  phice  where  we  shall  go, 
li  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

M  IT7 


$0^,  303         HEAVEN     ABTl)    HEL*. 

302  Eternity.  C.  M 

i   '"piiE  sun  mat  lights  the  worM  shall  fad© 
■i-      The  siars  shall  pass  away 
And  i,  a  child  immonal  made, 
Shall  witness  their  decay. 

2   Yes,  i  shall  live  when  they  are  dead, 
Though  now  so  bright  they  shine ; 
When  earth  and  all  it  holds  have  fled. 
Eternity  is  rnjne. 

B  For  1  can  never,  never  die, 
V/hile  God  himself  remains' 
But  I  must  live  m  heaven  on  high, 
Or  where  deep  darkness  reigns. 

4  If  heaven  and  hell  ne'er  pass  awa) , 
To  Christ,  0  let  me  flee  ; 
If  pain  oe  hard  for  one  short  day, 
What  must  forever  be  ? 

30*J  The  J^ew  Jerusaltm.  C.   U 

JERUSALF^M!  my  happy  home 
Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  9  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 
Shall  1  thy  courts  ascend ; 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

B  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  hioam, 
Nor  sin,  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats  !  through  rude  and  stormy  aceriss 
I  onvirard  prci4»  t/j  you. 
17^ 


S(M 


MORNIBfQ. 

Why  should  i  shrink  at  pain  and  wo, 

Or  feci  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 

And  realms  of  endlesa  day. 

Apostles,  niariyrs,  prophets,  there 
Around  my  Sav  our  stand ; 

And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

Jerusaieni !  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end. 

When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


M  O  R  N 1 N  G. 


il04:  Murning  Praise,  C  U 

1    "OEHOLD  once  more  the  morning  sax) 
JlJ     How  shming  bright  and  gay  . 
Cheerful  I'll  leave  my  peaceful  bed. 
And  read,  and  sing,  and  pray. 

I  Through  Jesus'  kind,  indulgent  care, 
In  peace  1  laid  me  down  ; 
And  'tis  his  soft,  bright  beams  of  love 
My  waking  moments  crovi^n. 

3  No  sad  alarm  my  slumbers  broke, 
No  terror,  fear,  or  dread; 
No  sickness  seized  my  tender  trame 
Nor  flames  came  round  my  bed. 

17^ 


J05,  306  MOHifiifo. 

»  Lord  !  condescend  to  teach  a  child 
I'o  praise  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
O,  let  me  hve  to  thee  beiow, 
And  dweJl  with  thee  above. 

dOO  MoTiitng  Hymn.  O,  ift! 

1    ^^HROUGH  all  the  dangers  of  the  m^^ 
^      Preserved,  O  Lord  !  by  thea, 
Again  we  hail  the  cheerful  light, 
Again  we  bow  the  knee. 

3  Freserve  us,  Lord!  throughout  the  auf, 

And  guide  us  by  thy  arm  ; 
For  they  are  safe,  and  only  they, 
Whom  thou  dost  keep  from  harm. 
8  Let  all  our  words,  and  all  our  ways, 
Declare  that  we  are  thine, 
That  so  the  hght  of  truth  and  grace 
Before  the  world  may  shine. 

4  Let  us  ne'er  turn  away  from  thee  • 

Dear  Saviour,  hold  us  fast, 
Till,  with  immortal  eyes,  we  see 
Thy  glorious  face  at  last. 

elOfl  Morning  Hymn.  C  "hi 

THE  morning  breaks ;  my  voices  1  raise, 
To  thee,  great  God,  above; 
Accept  my  prayer,  my  feeble  praise. 
In  kindness  and  in  love. 
*  Forgive  the  crimes  that  I  have  done  i 
iVfy  follies  I  deplore  ; 
And  since  another  day's  begun, 
O  may  I  love  thee  more- 
i  Preserve  me  from  all  ill,  I  pray 
And  guide  me  with  thine  eye. 
And  grant  through  every  hoai  I  may 
On  grace  divine  rely. 
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4  Keep  me  from  sinful  thoughts,  O  ijord, 

A.nd  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
MaJte  me  to  read  thy  holy  word 
With  reverence  and  fear. 

5  Then  shall  I  be  prepared  below 

For  thy  eternal  home  ; 
Where  pleasures  like  a  river  flow, 
And  sorrows  never  come. 

M}7  Thanks  for  the  Light.  L.    % 

'*  O  ^^^  '  ^  \hKx\k  thee  that  the  night 
^~y     In  peace  and  rest  has  passed  away. 
And  that  I  see  my  Father's  smile, 
In  this  fair  light  that  makes  it  day. 
^  Be  thou  my  guide,  and  let  me  hve 
As  under  thy  all-seeing  eye  ; 
Supply  my  wants,  my  sins  forgive, 
And  make  me  happy  when  Idie. 

J308  Going-  to  Sabbath-school.  L»  M 

I   'TiHE  hour  is  come,  I  will  not  stay, 
JL      But  haste  to  school  without  delay, 

Nor  loiter  here,  for  'tis  a  crime 

To  trifle  thus  with  precious  time. 
I  Say   shall  my  teachers  wait  in  vain. 

Ana  of  my  sad  neglect  complain  ? 

No  !  rather  let  me  strive  to  be 

The  first  of  all  the  family. 
i  I  should  be  there  with  humble  mind, 

To  seek  the  instruction  I  may  find ; 

And  while  I  hear  the  sacred  page, 

0  may  its  truths  my  heart  engage. 
*   These  goldeii  hours  will  soon  be  o'er 

When  I  can  go  to  school  no  more ; 

How  shall  I  tnen  endure  the  thought 

Of  having  spent  my  time  for  nought  f 
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I09,  310,  ail      monmw&. 

«*0»f  Morning-   MtrcieM  8^8 

HIS  mercies,  in  Jesus  rene\^<3d, 
Elach  morning  I  wake  to  adofQj 
A  fountain  of  infinite  good, 

A  sea  without  bottom  or  shore : 
My  Lord,  inexpressibly  kind  ! 

O  when  shall  I  thank  him  above, 
To  Jesus  eternaby  joined, 
Absorbed  in  the  depths  of  his  love 

'I  I  0  JMoming  Hymn.  L.  M 

i     A   WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 

l\     Tliy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 

Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise, 

To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 
i  Glory  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept. 

And  hast  refreshed  me,  while  I  slept  ; 

Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake 

i  may  of  endless  life  partake. 
i   Lord,  1  my  vows  to  thee  renew, 

Scatter  my  sins  as  morinng  dew ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 

And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 
*   Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 

All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say  ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  ail  their  might 

In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

Jll  I  Morning  Mercies-  S    M 

I         4    sVAKE  '  my  heart,  awake  ! 
A     Thy  gracious  God  to  praise  ; 
Who  condescends  such  care  to  take. 
And  lengthen  out  my  dayii. 
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2  Whii<?  some  have  passed  the  nig  hi 

In  restlessness  and  pain  ; 
I  rise  in  health,  to  see  the  light, 
And  seek  the  Lord  again. 

3  This  day  will  many  die  ! 

This  hour  what  numbers  go  ! 
Wiiat  if  my  soul  be  called  to  fly, 

And  I  that  change  should  know  f 
Lord,  come,  and  be  my  guide 

Through  this  uncertain  space  ; 
Keep  m.e  for  ever  near  thy  sido, 

And  grant  a  child  thy  grace. 


E  V  E  N  1  iN  G. 


«ll. ^  -An   Evening   Hymn.  C ,   m 

1  J  NDULGENT  Father,  by  whose  :ar« 
A     I've  passed  another  day. 

Let  me  this  night  thy  mercy  share 
And  teach  me  how  to  pruy. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  before  thy  face ; 
Direct  me.  Lord,  to  Christ  alone, 

And  save  me  by  thy  grace. 
?   Speak  to  my  conscience,  speak  my  pe&c« 

Through  his  atoning  blood : 
And  grant  me,  Lord,  a  full  release 

From  sin's  oppressive  load, 


313,  314  XfriHiira. 

4  Show  me  my  wants,  and  .et  me  crfi¥$ 

Nothing  but  what  is  right ; 
Help  me  by  faith  on  thee  to  live, 
Then  change  my  faith  to  sight. 

5  Guide  me  through  \ne'&  uncertain  psth 

N  or  lei  me  from  thee  stray ; 
Preserve  my  jfleeting,  mortal  breath, 
Through  each  revolving  day. 

6  Let  each  returning  night  declare 

The  tokens  of  uiy  n)ve  ; 
And  every  hour  thy  grace  prepare 
.  My  soul  for  joys  above. 

7  And  when  on  earth  I  close  mine  eyes. 

To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 
Let  me  to  heaven  and  glory  rise, 
To  enjoy  thy  smiling  face. 

Jli3  The  mght  of  Death.  ^     M. 

1  rpHE  day  is  past  and  gone ; 

-L      The  evening  shades  appear 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 
Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 

So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possessed. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 
Secure  from  all  our  fears ; 

May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep. 
Till  morning  hghi  appears, 

»»  i.^  Evening  Hymn.  1^    M 

I  r^  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 

VJT     For  all  the  blessings  of  '.he  light ; 

Keep  me,  0  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 

Under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 
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BTKBriHO  8!  5 

?  Forghe  me.  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  which  T  this  day  have  done ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
[,  e'er  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

^   0  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  my  eyelids  close ; 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  active  mak© 
To  serve  my  God,  when  1  awake. 

'    Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment-day. 

f    [f  wakeful  in  the  mght  I  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
Vo  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

?    Let  my  blest  guardian,  while  1  sleep, 
Thy  watchful  station  near  me  keep ; 
My  heart  with  love  celestial  fdl, 
And  save  me  from  ih'  approach  of  ilL 

*  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  ilow 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

#  lO  Another  Day  passed.  »-*     '^^ 

1  A  N OTHER  day  its  course  has  run, 
jfl.     And  still,  O  God  !  thy  child  is  bleB-. 
For  thou  hast  been  by  day  my  sun, 

And  thou  wilt  be  by  night  my  rest. 

2  Sweet  sleep  descends  my  eyes  to  clos6, 

And  soon,  when  all  the  world  is  atiii, 
I'll  give  my  body  to  repose, 
afy  spirit  to  my  Father's  will. 

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516,  3!T  Evici!(rtF»- 

316  Solhude.  C     .M 

1  T  LOVE  to  steal  a  while  yway 
1.     From  every  cijmberiTig  care  ; 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 

In  humble,  giatetul  prayer. 

2  i  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear; 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead 

Where  none  but  God  can  bear. 
I  love  to  thmk  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore  ; 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 

On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  1  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  bi'ghter  scenes  in  heaven 
The  proj.pect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  liere  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus  wlien  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

Mav  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

tf  1,  T  '  God's  Protection.  ^''s 

!   TNSPIRER  und  hearer  of  prayer, 
i     Thou  Shepherd  and  guardian  of  thine, 
M  y  all  to  thy  covenant  care 
1,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign, 
2  If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 
The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me 
And  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 
3    A  sovereign  protector  I  have, 
Unseen,  yet  for  ever  at  hand  ; 
'Jnchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 
186 


I5V15^IW5*  3S8.    ''Ill' 

4   Hia  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound, 

His  grace,  as  the  dew.  shall  descend  , 
And  walla  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 

.18  Evening    Hymn.  ^'     ^ 

AND  now  another  lay  is  gone, 
I'll  sing  my  iMaker's  praise  ; 
"Vly  comforts  every  hour  make  known 
His  providence  and  grace. 
i   But  how  my  childhood  runs  to  waste ! 
My  sins  how  great  their  sum  ! 
Sjord,  give  me  pardon  for  the  past, 
And  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep, 

Let  angels  guard  my  head ; 
And  through  the  hours  of  darkness  keep 
Their  watch  around  my  bed. 

4  With  cheerful  heart  1  close  my  eyeSj 

Since  thou  wilt  not  remove ; 
And  in  the  morning  )et  me  rise 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

SID  Saturday  mgU.  C     M 

\   f^OD  over  all,  for  ever  blest ! 
vT     Grant  me  thy  grace  within ; 
That  ]  may  keep  to- morrow 'a  rest, 
A  rest  indeed  from  sin  : 
?   A  rest  irom  all  my  usuai  piay,  >» 

A  holy  rest  in  Thee  ; 
Then  will  thy  blessed  Sabbath-day 
Be  a  sweet  rest  to  me. 
3  Lord  sanctify  my  ev«ry  thought 
In  these  my  days  of  youth ; 
^lake  me  remember  what  Vm  ifeiight 
Out  of   hy  word  of  truth. 

187 


3^0,  321  OPBWTK©    SCHOOt. 

4  G  teach  me  how  to  pray  anght, 

Aud  wliat  to  ask  of  rhee  • 
That  M-hen  I'm  kneeling  in  t&y  sight, 
I  may  not  thoughtless  be. 

5  But  give  rae  faith  to  look  above, 

And  see  my  Jesus  there. 
To  feel  a  dying  Saviour's  love, 
In  anawer  to  my  prayer. 

«I20  Evening    Won  hip.  L     ^^ 

1  T  HEAR  the  call—I  wi-U  not  stay, 
JL     But  take  my  seat  without  delay; 
Should  others  loiter,  I'll  be  ihe»-e, 
Nor  will  I  mi&s  the  time  of  prayer. 

2  When  darkness  shades  the  distant  liill, 
The  little  birds  are  hid  and  still ; 

And  I  a  quiet  sleep  mav  take, 
For  my  Creator  is  awake. 
S  'Tis  sweet  to  lie  upon  my  bed, 

And  think  my  Saviour  guards  my  head: 
And  he  a  helpless  child  can  keep 
Throughout  the  silent  hours  of  sleep. 


OPENING    SCHOOL. 


S^  t  Prayer  on  opening  School.         S.     SA 

I       TVTOW  we've  assembled  here, 
1^      To  read,  to  learn,  and  pray ; 
Shed  on  us,  mighty  God,  thy  fear. 
To  keep  us  :hrough  the  day. 
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OPEISIKQ    SCHOOL  S22.  SS* 

?       Be  vanity  afar, 

And  every  evil  thought ; 
O  let  UP  think  how  blest  we  are, 
In  being  rightly  taught. 
3       Nor  let  us  lightly  hold 

The  blessing  that  is  given ; 
To  learn  that  love  that  caw't  be  told 
Which  angels  sing  in  heaven 
Impress  upon  our  hearts, 
Great  Spirit,  all  we  rearl ; 
And  when  all  other  stay  departs, 
This  will  be  sweet  indeed. 
322  A  Blessing  asked.  L.  U 

i     /\  SSEMBLED  in  our  school  once  more, 
-ljL     O  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore ; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Be  with  us,  then,  through  this  thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  thee  ascends, 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes  and  friends, 
And  when  we  in  thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worship  in  thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar ; 

And  praise  thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 
i^H  Prayer  to  Ovd.  T% 

117 HEN  we  children  bend  the  knee 
«  V      Round  the  mercy -seat  of  love 
Then  our  voices  rise  to  thee, 
God  omnipotent  above  I 
2  Abie  thou  to  seek,  to  save, 
Able  to  forgive  and  bless  ; 
Grant  each  bleBsin^  that  we  crav6, 
Pardon  gin  we  aU  confess. 

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3  Teach  ue.  ♦vhat  we  oughi  to  eeek^ 
Now  all  prostrate  in  thy  si^ht; 
We  are  sintul,  poor,  and  weak, 
I'hou  alone  caast  lead  us  right. 

a24  Prayer.  C.  M 

1  A  DMITTED  where  thy  truths  are  taught 
jTI.     While  pious  hearts  adore  ; 

Father  in  heaven  !  my  spirit  ought 
Thy  blessing  to  implore. 

2  Instruct  my  ignorance,  I  pray  ; 

My  wayward  passions  tame  ; 
From  every  folly  guard  my  way, 
From  every  sin  reclaim. 

3  With  humble  awe  thy  power  1  see 

Thy  boandlesB  mercy  sing, 
Few  words  become  a  child  like  me 
Before  bo  great  a  King. . 

4  Teach  me  thy  precepts  to  fulfil, 

To  trust  in  Him  who  died, 
To  yield  aubmisaion  to  his  will, 
For  all  is  vain  beside. 

5>^^  Attention  at  School.  L.  M. 

1  r\ EAR  children  i  have  you  ever  thougir. 
.lJ  That  you  will  come  to  school  in  sais 
Unless  you  think  of  what  you're  tau§:ht 

And  try  instruction  to  obtain  ? 

2  Allow  no  idle  thought  or  look, 

Let  no  dliiufbing  sound  be  heard ; 
And  vvhen  you  read  God's  holy  book, 
Be  sure  you  mnid  it  every  word. 
5    His  holy  will  is  written  there, 

For  our  instruction  'tis  designed* 
Then  surely  we  should  never  dare 
To  read  il  with  a  thoughtlesa  mmd.. 
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i 


ostOSiJirci  SCHOOL.        '1265.  >3fiii 


CLOSING    SCHOOL, 


'3%^  Blessing  asked.  P    M. 

ON  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing ,  Lord,  bestow; 
The  power  is  thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow  : 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou,  alone,  ehalt  have  the  praise. 

Il^d T  Directions  on  leaving  School.        ^'.   '^ 

I.    |V[OW,  children,  to  God's  house  repdr, 
1^      And  with  the  holy  throng 
O  give  your  hearts  to  humble  prayer» 
And  raise  the  cheerful  eong. 

t  Praise  God,  whose  mercies  brought  you  here 
Whose  goodneas  keeps  you  still ; 
Whose  grace  with  joy  your  80ul»  can  ctmm 
Whose  power  subdues  your  will. 

^  Improve  the  strength  you  here  have  gainsn 
To  do  his  holy  will : 
Improve  the  knowledge  here  attamed, 
I'o  love  and  serve  him  still. 

i  Yet  not  the  world  have  causae  to  say, 
Y  ou  served  your  God  for  nought  , 
Bit  grow  in  grace  from  day  to  day, 

ks  you  have  here  been  taught. 

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«S!dSo  RejltUton  on  leaving   ^hooi.         O    M, 

1     A  ND  now  another  hour  is  past, 
-HL     Of  kind  instruction  given  ; 
And  this,  perhaps,  may  be  th«  last 
On  this  aide  hell  or  heaven. 

And  is  it  so  ?     How  dread  the  ttiouglsij 

And  yet  indeed  how  true  ! 
If  I  could  feel  it  as  I  ought, 

This  day,  what  should  I  do? 

8  O  surely  pirize  it  more  and  more, 
And  pray  that  Gud  would  give 
A  death  of  gain,  if  life  be  o'e?i 
And  blessmg,  if  f  live. 


THE    YEAii. 


J*J9  Many  have  died.  '^"s 

I    V\TE.lhE  with  ceaseless  course  xne  buh 
'^^      Hasted  through  the  former  yem. 
iviany  souls  their  race  have  run, 
N  ever  more  to  meet  us  nere  • 
Fixed  in  their  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  vinth  ell  belo>^  , 
We  a  little  longer  wan, 
But  how  httle  none  can  ^ow. 


THE     S-EA.a.  '13s 

i  48  me  winged  arrow  flies, 

Speedily,  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightniiig  from  the  ekies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind 
Swiftly  thu8  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  streani ; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise. 

Ail  below  is  but  a  dream. 
Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive. 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  S'aviour's  love ; 
And  when  hfe's  short  tale  h  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

Utm  Time  fiits.  C.  M 

I   r\  OICKLY  my  days  have  passed  awaj, 
v:^    How  soon,  alas,  they're  gone  I 
Lite's  gayest  scenes  decline  in  nasie, 
Just  like  the  setting  sun. 
%   Always  in  motion,  ne'er  at  rest, 
My  minutes  onward  roll ; 
3 wilt  to  pursue  their  destined  course. 

And  soon  to  reach  the  goal. 
Sternal  pains,  or  endless  joys, 

Stand  waiting  at  tne  door ; 
1  he  moments  past,  or  those  to  com©, 
Are  not  within  rny  power. 
4  'jod  of  my  strength  and  of  my  hop©, 
Ii^  whom  I  live  and  move, 
^lalp  me  by  thine  instructive  grui><» 
\         Tbe  pre^siiit  lo  improve. 

N  m 


i:%k^  332  THE    YEAH. 

S  And  if  through  this  revolving  year 
Thou  shouldst  my  life  prolong, 
O  may  thy  wisdom  guide  my  steps, 
Thy  praise  employ  mv  tongue. 

331  Recflllution  of  Sin.  O    M 

THIS  year  ifi  hastening  too  away 
The  hours  are  ciosmg  faat ; 
My  heart,  alas  l  has  much  to  say 
About  the  tune  that's  past. 

?  How  oft  I've  risen  from  my  bed, 
And  not  remembered  prayer  , 
Or  if  the  words  of  prayer  I've  said, 
My  thoughts  have  been  elaewherts 

i  III  temper,  passions,  hateful  pride, 

Have  grieved  my  friends  and  Thetj         • 
And  seldom  I've  sincerely  tried, 
Gentle  and  good  to  be. 

4  But,  Lord,  thou  hast  already  knowi 
More  of  my  guilt  than  I  ; 
There's  not  a  fault  that  I  can  own 
Too  small  for  God  to  spy. 

»^3^  God  has  preserved  U3.  L,   M« 

GREAT  God  I  wc  sing  that  mighty  h%Jk 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows  : 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

I  By  day,  at  night,  at  home  abroakd 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God ;     ^ 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 
Sy  hi^  unerring  counael  led.  i 

]94 


MI8SIO]!rART.  i3>i 

In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 
Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hope  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days 
When  death  shall  interrupt  our  eongti. 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tonguea  : 
Thy  praises  shall  our  lips  employ 
In  the  eternal  world  of  joy. 


MISSIONARY. 


J33  T^e  Bible  for  tke  Htatlun. 

1  OEE  that  heathen  mother  stand 

O     Where  the  sacred  currents  tlow  , 
With  her  own  maternal  hand. 
'  Mid  the  waves  her  infant  throw  . 

2  Hark  !  I  hear  the  piteous  scream  ; 

Frightful  monsters  seize  their  prtsy  ; 
Or  the  dark  and  bloody  stream 
Bears  the  struggling  child  away 

3  Fainter  now,  and  fainter  still, 

Breaks  the  cry  upon  the  ear ; 
But  the  mother's  heart  is  steel, 

She,  unmoved,  that  cry  can  hear 
i  Send,  O  send,  the  Bible  there  , 

Let  its  precepts  reach  ihe  heart . 
She  may  then  her  children  spare 

She  may  act  the  mother's  pmt 


4J1t,  S3S  aisaiosAa^. 


!l34  The  Heathen  perish,  L    M 

i   n"^HE  heathen  perish,— day  by  ds>% 
1.      Thousands  on  thousands  pa3»  awsy  , 
O  Christians,  to  their  rescue  fiy, 
Preach  Jesus  to  them  ere  they  die. 

'i  Wealth,  talents,  labour,  freely  giye. 
Spend  and  be  spent,  thatth^y  may  hvi^, 
What  hath  your  Saviour  done  fur  y-.-i^ 
And  what  for  him  would  you  aoi  do? 

«>0€5  Salvation  for  the   Heathen  7 

i    OROM  Greenland's  u^y  mouniaius, 
£        From  India's  t^oral  strand, 
Where  Airic'a  sunny  fountanis 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 
Fron;  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  ua  to  deUver 

Their  land  from  error's  chsin 

2   What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  iale ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases 

And  oidy  mati  in  vile  : 
so  yam  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen  in  his  bhndnesa 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  storts. 

S  Shall  we,  whoso  sou!e  are  ci.Bhv*4 
With  wisdom  from  on  higli 
shall  we  to  men  benight'vj 
'I'he  l-jmp  of  life  denv  t 
1% 


BaJvation  '   (^,  Salvatitm  ! 

The  joyliil  soimd  prociai-m  I 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  J  earned  Messiah's  naroe  t 

i  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  storj? 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll,— 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  f6r  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign, 

$S6  The   Promxses  8,  7,  4. 

I  l^'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darknesB 
\^^     Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gase ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 
With  a  glorious  day  of  grace ; 

1  Blessed  jubilee, 

■        Le>.  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 
Once  obtained  on  Calvary  ; 

Le-t  the  gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

i  KiAigdoms  wide,  that  sit  m  darkness. 
Let  them  have  the  glorious  light ; 
A  nd  from  Eastern  coast  to  Western 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night  ; 

And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 


*3T  MIBSJLOIfAHT 

4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching 
On  their  fearful  darkness  ehine  ; 
And  the  everlasting  gospel 
Spread  abroad  thy  name  divine, 

To  the  borders 
Of  the  great  Immanuers  land. 
6   Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease  ; 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominion 
Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 

May  thy  sceptre 
Over  all  the  earth  be  swayed. 

«>o7  ^*  Thy  kingdom  come.*'  I-,  m 

1  npHY  kingdom  come  :  thus  day  by  day, 

JL      We  lift  our  hands  to  God  and  pray  ; 
But  who  has  ever  duly  weighed 
The  meaning  of  the  words  he  said  ? 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  !   O  day  of  joy, 
When  praise  shall  every  tongue  emplov  ; 
When  hatred,  strife,  and  battles  cease, 
And  man  with  man  shall  be  at  peace. 

3  Then  bears  and  wolves,  no  longer  wild, 
Ooey  the  leading  of  a  child  ; 

The  Hons  with  the  oxen  eat, 
\nd  dust  shall  be  the  serpent's  meat. 
Then  all  shall  know  and  serve  the  Lord 
And  walk  according  to  his  word  ; 
His  glory  spread  around  shall  be, 
As  waters  cover  o'er  the  sea. 
5  God's  holy  will  shall  then  be  done 
By  all  who  live  beneath  the  sun ; 
And  every  evil  will  remove, 
For  God  will  reign,  and  *'  God  \8  I^ve.*'' 
198 


r 


►138  Piaytr  for  the  Missionarut.         L.   M 

f    ]\  J  ^LLIOJNS  there  are  on  heathen  grounr 
IVJ.     Who  never  heard  the  gospel's  sound 
Lord  send  it  forth,  and  let  it  run, 
Swift  and  reviving  as  the  sun. 

i  Guide  thou  their  lips,  who  stand  to  tell 
Smners  the  way  that  leads  from  hell ;  « 

To  those  who  ^ive,  do  thou  impart 
\  generous,  wise,  and  tender  heart. 

5  Lord,  crown  their  zeal,  reward  their  care 
That  in  thy  grace  they  all  may  share  ; 
And  those  who  now  in  darkness  dwell. 
Dehverance  sing  from  guilt  and  hell. 

••O^         For  the  Spread  cf  the    Gospel.  '  b 

1  TTASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time. 
Ljl  When  beneath  Messiah's  sway. 
Every  nation,  every  clime,  ^ 

Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  his  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore 
Sfitiin  and  his  host   o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more 

llien  shall  war  and  tumults  cease, 
Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain , 

R-ighteousness,  and  joy  and  peace. 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord, 
Ever  praise  his  glorious  name  ; 
W\  his  mighty  acta  record, 

Ml  his  wondrous  love  proclaim 

)9S 


840,  34  8  mjsBKmAnY. 

340  Spread  of  the    GospeL  L.   M 

?   'T^HE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  l^ord> 
A      In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines  • 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word. 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

^^  The  rolline  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  mghts  and  days  thy  power  c^-jdos.* 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  wri; 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  gracf^ 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praiee 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  nevcj  stant! 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest 

Till  through  th^ world  thy  truth  hath  run  , 
Till  Christ  hath  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  fee!  the  sun. 

il4l  The  Day  breaking.  8,7,4 

YES,  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking  ; 
Joyful  times  are  near  at  nand  ; 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking 
By  hiB  word  in  every  land ; 

When  he  chooses, 
Darkness  flies  at  his  command 

2  Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season, 
Let  us  hail  the  dawning  ray  ; 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there's  reasojj 
To  expect  a  glorious  day  ; 

At  his  presence 
Gloom  ani  darkness  tleu  away, 
?>00 


^  God  of  Jacob  !  high  and  glorious  I 
Let  thy  people  see  thy  hand ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious 
Through  the  world  in  every  land  ,• 

And  the  idols 
Perish,  Lord !  at  thy  command. 

34151    Prayer  for  the  Success  of  Mis siom     L.    ^ 

1  INDULGENT  God,  to  thee  we  pray, 
A     Be  with  us  on  this  solemn  day  ; 
Smile  on  our  souls,  our  plans  approve 
By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love 

2  Let  party  prejudice  be  gone, 
A-nd  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one ; 
Let  all  we  have,  and  are,  combine 
To  aid  this  glorious  work  of  thine. 

S  May  multitudes  of  souls  be  found 
Who  shall  attend  the  gospel  sound* 
A  nd  lei  barbarians,  bound  and  free, 
In  suppliant  throngs  resort  to  thee, 

4  Where  pagan  altars  now  are  built. 
And  blood  of  beasts  or  men  is  spih , 
There  be  Messiah's  cross  upreared. 
And  God,  our  God,  alone  revered. 

S43  Prayer  for  Missions.  L     M 

!    OE  merciful,  O  God  of  grace, 
13     To  U8  thy  people :  let  thy  face 
Ream  on  ua,  that  thy  church  may  ehmc 
In  this  dark  world,  with  Ught  divine. 

2  Reveal,  O  Lord,  thy  saving  plan 
To  ail  the  families  of  man : 
Let  distant  natioiib  hear  thy  word, 
Let  ail  the  nations  praise  the  Lord. 


3  Let  them  with  joy  thy  praises  smg. 
Earth's  righteous  Judge  and  aoverei^r?  ^Ir^f 
Illumined  by  thy  holy  word, 

Let  ail  rhe  nations  praise  the  Lord. 

4  Then  shall  this  barren  world  assume 
New  beauty,  and  the  desert  bioom : 
Our  God  shall  richly  bless  us  rhen, 

\  nd  all  men  fear  his  name.     Amen  • 

J  S  4  Prayer  for  Missions.  L-   ^^ 

0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God  ! 
In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hatn  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2  Be  darkness  at  thy  commg  light, 

Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  mij?hi, 
Bid  mercy  trium^  over  wrath. 

3  Baptize  the  nations,  lar  and  nigh. 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  i 
The  name  oi  Jesus  glorify. 
Till  every  kindred  call  nim  Lord. 

4  Sod  from  eternity  hath  willed, 

All  flesh  shall  his  salvation  see ; 
*>o  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 
-The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  mruij^i 
thee. 

115  The  World* s  Conversion  S-     ^ 

SOVEREIGNof worlds!  display  ih>  power 
Be  ihis  thy  Zion's  favoured  hour 
Bid  the  bright  Morning  Star  arise. 
And  point  the  iiationB  to  ihe  skie*. 
202 


MISBTOXriRT.  ®*« 

i  Set  up  ttiy  throne  where  Saian  reigns, 
On  Afric'8  shore,  or\  India's  plains, 
On  wilds  and  continents  unknown  ; 
And  make  the  universe  thine  own. 

5  Speak  !  and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice 
Speak !  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice  : 
Scatter  the  gloom  of  heat;. en  night, 

And  bid  all  nations  hail  the  light. 
Go,  messengers  of  Christ,  proclaim 
Salvation  through  Immanuel's  name  ; 
To  India's  clime  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  r^^se  of  Sharon  there. 

34:6  Darkness  in  PaUstmt  L.   M 

1  TVT  IGIiT  wraps  the  land  whejre  J  esue  spoke 
1^      No  guiding  star  the  wise  men  see  ; 
And  heavy  is  oppression's  yoke, 

Where  first  the  gospel  said,   "  Be  free  '" 

2  And  where  the  harps  of  angels  bor*' 

Heaven's  message  to  the  shepherd-throng 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  no  more 
To  murmur  Bethlehem's  vales  along. 

3  Send  forth,  send  forth  the  glorious  light. 

That  from  eternal  wo  doth  save  ; 
And  bid  Christ's  heralds  speed  their  fligh^ 
Ere  millions  find  a  hopeless  grave, 
i   Behold  the  knee  of  childhood  bends 
In  prayer  for  that  benighted  land, 
And  witn  its  Sabbath  lesson  blends 
Fond  memory  of  the  mission  band. 

6  ^'^ith  pitying  zeal  o'er  ocean's  wave. 

We  reach,  the  helpless  hand  to  takf^ , 
0 ,  may  we  but  one  wanderer  save  ! 
We  afik  it  for  a  Savio^ir'a  sake. 

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tl4'7  ProgpuU  of  iht  Eeath$%.  8,7. 

HARK  ! — what  mean  those  Iame.n:atio<id 
Rolling  sadly  through  the  sky  ^ 
'  i'is  the  cry  of  heathen  nations, 
Come,  end  help  us,  or  we  die  ' 
2  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining— 
Christians,  hear  their  dying  cry  ; 
And  the  love  of  Christ  constraivring, 
Join  to  help  them,  ere  they  die. 

«I4  o  For  a  missionary  Mttti-ng.  S.    M. 

?       ll^r^  "^^^^  ^^^  evening  prayer 
VV      Lord,  give  us  life  divine  '. 
Let  every  tongue  thy  praise  declare 
And  all  our  hearts  be  thine. 

2  Hark  !  the  ewee*  anthems  rise 
Where  pagan  aliare  stand  ; 

The  swelling  chorus  mounts  the  skies 
From  every  pagan  land. 

3  While  glad  hosannas  ring 
From  desert,  rock,  and  sea  ; 

The  heathen  tribes  their  children  bring, 
And  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee. 


ANNIVERSARY  OCCASIONS 


tl49  Fourth  of  July.  C    M 

I  'I'^O  Thee,  the  little  children's  Friend, 
1      Their  hymn  to-day  shall  nat ; 
O  from  the  heavenly  courts  desceiad, 
And  bless  the  sacrifice  i 
804 


AifiriVgK»AHT   OCCA810?S3.  i^SO 

t   While  through  our  land  fair  treedom's  m  ug 
Our  fathers  raise  to  thee  ; 
Our  accents  shall  the  notes  prolong ; 
We  children,  too,  are  free ! 
i  The  past  with  bleasings  from  thy  handj 
Was  richly  scattered  o*er ; 
•\»  numerous  as  the  countless  sano 

That  spreads  the  ocean  ghore. 
O  may  the  future  be  as  bright, 

Nor  be  thy  favours  leas 
He-splendent  with  the  glorious  light 
Of  peace  and  happiness. 
S  On  earth  prepare  us  for  aie  skies  ; 
And  when  our  life  is  o'er, 
Let  us  to  purer  rnansione  rise, 
And  praise  thee  evermore, 

3^0  Sabbatk-sehool  Cei&sriyd^fi  7,  t> 

1  n^O  thee,  O  blessed  Saviour, 

i      Our  grateful  songs  we  raise  * 
O  tune  our  hearts  and  voices 

Thy  holy  name  to  praise  ; 
Tis  by  thy  sovereign  mercy 

We're  here  allowed  to  meet; 
fojoin  with  friende  &nd  leicherfe, 

i  hy  blessing  to  enueat. 

2  f>ord,  guide  and  blesi  our  te&ch^vra, 

Who  labour  for  our  good, 
'In.d  may  the  holy  Scripiui«a 

By  ua  b^  anderatood  j 
O  may  our  hearts  be  givcii 

To  iliee,  our  glorious  King  • 
VhMt  wa  may  meet  in  heave^u 

T'hy  wt^^e^  ilmm  to  >^inM 

2m 


861,  352    AfruriTEIlSAKT   occastov^ 
3  And  may  the  precious  gospel 
Be  published  all  abroad, 
Till  the  benighted  heathen 

Shall  know  and  serve  the  Lord ; 
Till  o'er  the  wide  creation 

The  rays  of  truth  &hail  shme, 
And  nations  now  in  darkness 
Arise  to  light  divine. 

ii51  Praia  for  Merei**.  8, 

1  /BROWNS  and  praises!  crowns  and  praises 
v^     To  the  Lord  of  hosts  belong  ; 

Every  soul  that  on  us  gazes 
Come  and  join  the  glorious  aong 

We  are  few  to  count  his  mercicB, 
Mean  to  raise  his  honours  high  ; 

Come  and  join  our  humble  praistjs. 
Every  soul  that  passes  by  ! 

2  If  each  people,  tribe,  and  nation, 

Here  could  glad  hosanna  sing  ; 
If  the  mighty,  vast  creation 

Every  tuneful  voice  could  bring  , 
Yei  how  poor  would  be  the  eoimdirLg 

Of  the  songs  they  all  would  raise  ' 
Lord,  thy  mercies,  more  aboimding 

Rise  above  our  highest  praijee. 

.i52  C.  M 


fET  little  children  come  to  mi'. 
J     The  blessed  Saviour  aaid, 
^  nd  kindly  i&id  his  hand  on  ihom 
Who  unto  him  ware  led 
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«.«lSrtVEA&ART    OCCABIOirs  '^&^ 

2  "  Tii  those  who  early  seek  my  ia<;e 

Shall  early  grace  be  given  ; 
The  numble  and  the  childlike  ones 
Shall  dwell  with  me  in  heaven." 

CHILDREN. 

3  Thou  that  hast  gone  to  take  thy  throa© 

In  thy  own  courts  above  ; 
Thou  that  didst  pity  children  then, 
Regard  us  now  in  love. 

4  Deep  on  these  young  and  thoughtles*  h«*art 

Thy  aacred  likeness  trace  ; 
\iid  gird  ua  by  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
To  run  the  Christian  race, 
6  S-dte  through  the  snares  around  our  path, 
O  guide  our  wayward  feet ; 
.^  ad  in  each  painful  scene  of  lifo 
Be  thou  our  sure  retreat. 

•S*^ii$     Children's  Prayer  for  a  Blentm^  «»  6 

1  I  T  is  not  earthly  pleasure, 
1  That  withers  in  a  day ; 
h  IS  not  mortal  treasure, 

That  flieth  soon  away  ; 
h  IS  not  friends  that  leave  us, 

It  is  not  sense  nor  sin, 
That  smile  but  to  deceive  us, 

Can  give  us  peace  with'n. 

2  But  'tis  religion  bringeth 

Joy  beyond  earth's  control ; 
dich  from  the  throne  it  springetlj 

A  fountain  to  the  soul , 
(\e  that  is  meek  and  lowly, 

The  Saviour's  face  shftll  vee ; 
I  o  none  but  to  the  holy, 

Heaven's  gat««  shall  opene/1  b« 

291 


^51  AK-KivsasAay  occasiobtib* 

I   Lord,  be  thy  Spirit  near  us, 

While  we  thy  words  are  taught  i 
4.  ad  may  iheae  days  that  cheer  u% 

With  future  good  be  fraught ; 
%!ay  we,  to  heaven  invited, 

when  youth  and  life  are  fiown, 
Teachers  and  taught  united, 
A.8sembie  round  the  throne. 

,.|  L.  M 

By  tk9  Children  and  Choir. 
CHILDRExN. 

^  ICM  is  the  eacred  song  that  swells 

Where  God  in  light  and  glory  dwells  j 
What  joyful  choir  their  notes  combine  : 
i'Vho  utter  music  so  divine  ? 


'R 


'Tia  the  sweet  song  of  spotless  love, 
Which  ransomed  children  e'mg  above  , 
Sarly  to  God  their  hearts  were  given, 
And  now  they  dwell  with  him  in  heaven 


CHILDKEN. 


O ,  who  may  hope  with  them  to  be, 
Ajid  join  their  tones  of  harmony  ? 
VV  ho  can  escape  from  earth  and  sin, 
^nd  pure  and  noly  be  within  ? 


i  in  strength  divine,  the  youngest  may 
Begin  a  noly  life  to-day  ; 
Through  Him  that  loYed  us,  hopes  ronmir 
That  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  m  vain. 
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CHORUS. 

»  Dear  Savioar,  may  ihy  Spirit' 0  cali 
Produce  its  blest  efleci  on  ail ; 
Tnine  oe  tne  remnant  of  our  days, 
A  nd  every  breath  be  love  and  praise 

•irs3  Teacher* 8  Hymn.  ^^.   ^ 

i7*A  THER  !  with  one  accord  we  Bi&nd 
To  bring  thee  of  thnie  ov/n 
A  nd  train  a  bright  immoriai  band 
To  worship  round  thy  throne. 
*   Accept,  Almighty  Parent  !  the.se, 
The  children  thou  hast  given  ; 
And  in  thy  sovereign  favour  maKe 
These  loved  ones  heirs  of  heaven. 
3  There,  ranked  among  the  shining  host, 
May  all  before  thee  meet : 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Our  labours  there  complete. 

^56  Birth  of  Christ.  ^'^ 

i   1/17'E  come,  we  come,  with  loud  acclaim 
\  V      To  sing  the  praise  of  Jesus'  name  , 
And  make  the  vaulted  temple  ring 
With  loud  hosanras  to  our  King. 
With  joyful  heart  and  smiUng  face, 
■Ve  gather  round  the  throne  of  grace, 
A.nd  lowly  bend  to  rjfTer  there, 
From  infant  lips,  ov.t  humble  prayer, — 
To  Him  who  slept  on  Mary's  knee. 
A  gentle  child  as  yo'.mg  as  we. 
2  We  come,  we  come,  the  sone  to  swell 
To  Him  who  loved  our  world  so  weii, 
That  stooping  from  his  Father^!  ihfone 
He  died  to  claim  it  as  his  own. 


t^f  ANFIVER8AHY    OCCASIOflS. 

With  joy  we  haste  the  aisles  to  fill, 
Vet  youthful  bands  are  gathering  still 
0,  thus  may  we  m  heaven  above, 
Unite  m  praises  and  in  love  ; 
And  still  the  angels  fill  their  home 
With  joyful  cry — **  They  come,  they  co 

TEACHERS. 

1  I^OME,  ye  children,  and  adore  him 
W     Lord  of  all,  he  reigns  above ; 
Come  and  worship  now  before  him, 

Ho  hath  called  you  by  his  love. 
He  will  grant  you  every  blessing 

Of  his  all  abounding  grace  ; 
Come,  with  humble  hearts  expressing 

All  your  gratitude  and  praise. 

OHILDREN. 

2  On  this  holy  day  of  gladness, 

We  will  join  in  praises  meet ; 
Every  bosom  free  from  sadness, 

All  with  happiness  replete. 
0  to  feel  the  love  of  Jesus  ! 

O  to  know  that,  from  above, 
Still  our  heavenly  Father  sees  us 

With  an  eye  of  tender  love  ! 

TEACHERS. 

J  Dearest  children,  now  adore  him  j 

Swell  aloud  the  joyful  strain  : 
Let  the  nations  bow  before  him, 

Kcho  back  the  notes  again. 
♦•Vhiie  he  will  accept  the  praises, 

E'uii  from  every  heart  and  tonj?«c 
Thost    o  him  an  infant  raises. 

^uVi  aJtJ  sweetest  of  the  eong. 


CHILDREN. 

4  Lord  of  all,  our  hearts  oblation 

T^  ow  ascends  to  thee  alone , 
We  would  come,  with  all  the  nationi 

Now  to  worship  at  thy  throne= 
Teachers  1  will  you  join  the  chorus  ? 

Join  in  hymning  forth  his  praise, 
Who,  for  our  redemption,  shows  us 

All  the  riches  of  his  grace  ? 

TEACHERS    AND    CHILDREN. 

5  Praise  to  thee,  O  Lord,  for  ever  1 

Gladly  now  we  all  unite ; 
Praise  to  thee,  O  God  !  the  giver, 

Blessed  Lord,  of  life  and  light ! 
Ransomed  nation,  spread  the  story  ! 

Rescued  people,  ne'er  give  o'er  . 
All  his  grace,  and  all  his  glory; 

O  proclaim  for  evermore  ! 

S58       God  seen  in  his  fVorks  and  Word      ^^M 

1  VIT'E  seem  to  hear  a  voice  of  praise, 
VV      Here,  'mid  the  leafy  bowers; 

From    murmuring   streams   whose    cry&ia 
maze 
Doth  cheer  the  thirsty  flowers. 

2  But  louder  where  yon  lofty  trees 

By  summer's  hand  are  drest ; 
It  swells  on  every  gentle  breeze, 
From  bough,  and  spray   and  nesi. 

S  But  if  the  things  by  nature  laugnt 
Pour  music  o'er  the  sod, 
H'>v/  high  should  rise  our  raptured  thoti^K' 
Who  learn  the  word  of  God  ! 

811 


it»9  AI?5«IVERSAR7    OCCASIONS 

I  To  us  he  speaks,  from  morning's  lell. 

From  evening's  dewy  sphere  ; 
And  when  the  holy  Sabbath  bell 
Salutes  the  Christians  ear. 

S  To  us  he  speaks,  he  guides  our  choice 
By  heaven's  own  book  divine  ; 
4nd  aids  our  teacher's  much- loved  voic« 
To  fix  each  treasured  line. 

f  To  us  he  speaks,  and  we  in  praise 
.  Would  still  our  offering  bring  ; 
dere,  where  creation  joins  our  lays 
And  there,  where  angels  sing. 

35^        Ch^ii;i  the  Source  of  Blessings.      C.    M 

I   rpHE  moon  and  planets,  while  they  nia 
X      Their  circles  ♦•ound  the  night, 
Receive  their  lustres  from  the  sun. 
Source  of  created  light. 

?  Angels  and  saints  on  earth,  alone, 
Beauty  and  bliss  obtain, 
From  him  that  sits  upon  the  throno, 
The  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

O  Sun  of  righteousness,  imparl 
-^,  Thy  glorious  light  divine  ; 
On  every  school,  in  every  heart, 
Arise,  and  ever  shine. 

4  Still  may  we,  Lord,  drawn  by  thy  lo7«. 
Our  source,  attraction,  end, 
Round  thee,  our  sun,  perpetual  mov©; 
To  thee,  our  centre,  tend. 
812 


'N 


4irBriVER8AaT    CCCA810S8.     3fc^,  ^Sl 

MyO  L.  M 

OT  by  the  brazen  trumpet's  voice, 
But  the  sweet  skylark's  early  lay 
Oar  schools  are  summoned  to  rejojce 
In  God  their  Saviour,  on  this  day    - 

i  Then,  In  the  temple  of  the  Lord, 

Asseniblinff  round  the  throne  of  grac^ 
We  sing,  ana  pray,  and  hear  the  word, 
And  see  our  glorious  Maker's  face. 

3  Salvation's  silver  trumpet  brings 

Heaven's  richest  music  to  our  ears  ; 

Happy,  whose  heart  with  rapiure  springs 

At  the  first  welcome  note  he  hears. 

I  He,  when  the  last  dread  trumpet's  tone 
The  dead  to  second  life  shall  call , 
May  stand  unmoved  before  the  throne, 
While  stars  like  lightnings  round  him  fall 

6  He,  where  eternal  Sabbaths  shine, 

Where  all  by  God  himself  are  taught, 
Lessons  shall  learn  of  truth  divine, 
Of  power  and  love,  surpassing  thougin 

3i^  t  The  End  of  TitM.  I"  M 

1  '"piME  grows  not  old  with  length  of  year^^ 

4-      Changes  he  brings,  but  changes  'loi . 
N^ew  born  each  moment  he  appears 
We  run  our  race,  and  are  forgot. 

2  Stars  in  their  yearly  rounds  return, 

As  from  eternity  they  came, 
A.nd  to  eternity  might  burn  ; 
We  ire  not  ipr  one  hour  the  same. 


^^2  *.BSIVlB.Simf    Or.CA&TQWtL 

3  Spring  flowers  renew  their  wild  perfume, 

But  ere  a  second  spring  they  fly  ; 

Our  Ufe  is  longer  than  their  bloom, 

Our  bloom  is  fresher,  yet  we  die. 

4  The  stars,  like  flowers,  have  but  their  da? 

And  time,  like  stars,  shall  cease  '.o  roil  ■ 
We  have  what  never  can  decay, 
A  living  and  immortal  soul  I 
b   Great  God  !  when  time  shall  end  hiy  flight, 
Stars  set  and  flowers  revive  no  mo^e. 
May  we  behold  thy  face  in  light, 
Thy  leye  in  Christ  may  we  adore. 

«if>2  Ood*8  Works  praise  htm.  ^      ^^ 

1  ^j^EN  thousand  different  flowers 

J.      To  thee  sweet  offerings  beaj 
And  cheerful  birds  in  shady  bowers 
Smg  forth  thy  tender  care, 

2  The  fields  on  every  side, 
The  trees  on  every  hill ; 

The  glorious  sun,  the  rolling  tide. 
Proclaim  thy  wonders  still. 

3  But  trees,  and  fields,  and  skies, 
Still  praise  a  God  unknown ; 

For  gratitude  and  love  can  rise 
From  living  hearts  alone, 
i       These  living  hearts  of  ours 
Thy  holy  name  would  bless , 
The  blossom  oi  ten  thousand  floweiv 
Would  please  the  Saviour  less. 
&       While  earth  itself  decays, 
Our  souls  can  never  die ; 
0  tune  them  all  to  sing  thy  praise 
In  better  son^s  on  high.  • 
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?AaiOUS    OCCA810H8.       363*  S6^ 
VAJLIDITS  OCCASIONS  AND  SUBJECTS 

^63  Birth-day.  7'^ 

HEAVENLf  Father!  look  on  me. 
Now  my  birth-day's  come  once  Jnore ; 

Listen  while  1  pray  to  thee  ; 
Thee  with  all  my  powers  adore. 

2  Once  I  was  an  infant  weak, 

Sleeping  on  my  mother's  knee  ; 
Then  I  could  not  walk  or  speak, 
Yet  thou  didst  take  care  of  me. 

i  Now  I  run  about  and  talk ; 

Now  I  learn  to  read  my  book  ; 

Through  the  fields  I  now  can  walk. 

On  the  pretty  flowers  can  look. 

*   Bless  me  now  I  am  a  child, 

Bless  this  birth-day,  Lord,  to  me  , 
Make  me  good,  and  wise,  and  mild 
Make  me  all  that  I  should  be. 

364  Birth  of  Christ.  7^8. 

I   O ON GS  of  praise  the  angels  sang 
O     Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  l>cgun. 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

1  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  wajs  born , 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  he 
Captive  !ed  captivity.  % 


165  TARIOT78    OCCASlOIfS 

i  Children  now,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here  by  faith  and  love 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

1  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death ; 
Then  armid  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

'165  Christ* 8  Example.  ^^-  M 

WHENE'ER  the  angry  passions  nse. 
And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  tc 
strife  ; 
'^o  Je-sus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

2  O  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 

How  mild  and  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live 

?    To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  dehght ; 
lumihty  and  holy  zeal 
Shone  through  his  life  supremely  brlgh- 

4   But  O  how  bhnd,  how  weak  we  are 
How  frail !  how  apt  to  turn  aside  I 
*-«ord  !  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 
We  ask  thy  Spirit  for  our  guide. 

i    Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
1^0  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be , 
Make  us  by  thy  transformnig  grace 
0#Sr>viour  !  daily  more  Uk^-i  tbe?* 
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I 


Ajri»  SUBJECTS,         36€»,  361 

if  60  How  to  pray  ariffhi.  S.  M 

OFTEN  say  my  praye-rs, 
But  do  I  ever  pray  ? 
Or  do  the  wishes  of  my  heart 
Suggest  the  words  I  say  ? 

1  'Tis  useless  to  implore, 
Unless  I  feel  my  need  : 

Unless  'tis  from  a  sense  of  want 
That  all  my  prayers  proceed.  I 

«      I  may  as  well  kneel  down 
And  worship  gods  of  stone 
As  offer  to  the  living  God 
A  prayer  of  words  alone. 

*      For  words  without  the  heart 
The  Lord  will  never  hear ; 
Nor  will  he  ever  those  regard 
Whose  prayers  are  insincere. 

s       Lord  !  teach  me  what  I  want, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray  ; 
r^or  let  me  e'er  implore  thy  grace, 
Not  feeling  what  I  say. 

iJf>7  Children* 8  Harvest  Hymn.  ^^^ 

EVERY  sheat  of  golden  grain 
Standing  on  the  smiling  plain, 
Tells  us,  if  we  do  not  know, 
Whence  our  many  blessings  flow. 

2  Thanks  we  bring  for  earthly  good, 
Nobler  thanks  for  richer  food; 
Love  divine  to  us  has  given 

Ohrist.  the  Bread  of  Life   from  heavec 

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4fi8  TARIOTJS    0CCAS10W8 

3  Lordi  with  these,  thy  favours,  give 
Hearts  to  serve  thee  while  we  live  ; 
Till  we  reap,  where  Jesus  is, 
Harvests  of  immortal  bliss. 

368  The  Lord's  Prayer.  L     % 

1  I^UR  Father  !  who  dost  dwell  on  high 
\-J     In  heaven,  so  far  above  our  sight ; 
A.11  hallowed  be  thy  name  we  cry, 

.   Thy  glorious  name,  so  great  in  might. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  !   O  haste  the  time 

When  ail  shall  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
When  every  nation,  every  chme, 
Shall  thy  supreme  dominion  own. 

3  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  O  Lord ! 

As  it  is  done  in  heaven  above  ; 
Where  angel- hosts  perform  thy  word, 
W^ith  holy  zeal  and  ardent  love 

4  Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 

With  every  other  needed  good  ; 
And  while  our  bodies  thus  are  fed, 
Feed  thou  our  souls  with  angel's  food. 

5  Pardon  our  sins,  O  Lord  !  we  pray, 

Repeated  every  hour  we  live  ; 
Forgiving  grace  to  u"s  display, 
As  we  each  other's  faults  forgive. 

6  Save  from  or  bring  us  safely  through 

Temptation's  sharp  and  trying  hour ; 
Preserve  us  from  all  evil,  too, 
And  guard  our  souls  from  Satan's  p^iwsr 

7  Thisie  is  the  power,  the  kingdorr  tbme 

And  ihine  the  glory  evermore  , 
Let  all  in  heaven  and  earth  combine 
Thy  name  for  ever  to  adore. 
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Asrp    HV&JSrtTB  ^@0«  B70 


g'S@  JVorshtp.  lUl'^ 

1  i  \  LORD,  let  our  songa  find  acceptaric* 
yJ        before  thee, 

And    pierce    through   the  ekiea  to   thine 
uppermost  throne  ; 
For    thou   stoopest  to  listen  w^en   mortals 
adore  thee, 
And  sondest  thy  blessings  like  messengers 
down. 

2  Our   Father,  our   Father,  we  ask   thee   tc 

guide  us, 
And  keep  us  from  sin  till  life's  journey  be 
o'er  ; 
Then  the  last  sigh  of  nature,  whate'er  else 
betide  us, 
Shall  waft  us  to  glory,  when  time  is  no 
more. 

%  Tiien,  then  will  we  sing  the  sweet  song  af 
the  blessed^ 
And  mingle  our  strains  with  the  myriads 
above  ; 
I^'ar  surpassing  all  strains  that  our  tongues 
e'er  expressed. 
And  Jesus,  the  chorus,  and  Infinite  Love 

*I70  The  Orphan's   Prayer.  P.  M. 

I  f\  THOU  !  the  helplesa  orphan's  hope, 
V-/     To  whom  alone  my  eyes  look  up, 

In  each  distressing  day  ! 
Father  !  for  that's  the  sweetest  name 
That  e'er  these  lips  were  taught  to  frame 
Instruct  this  heart  to  pray, 

219 


5  Low  m  tn«  dust  rriy  parents  ho, 
And  no  atientive  ear  is  nigh, 

Bai  thine,  to  mark  my  wo: 
No  hand  to  wipe  away  my  teara, 
No  gentle  voice  to  soothe  my  feari^ 

Remains  to  me  below. 
?  And  if  thy  wisdom  should  decree 
An  early  sepulchre  for  me, 

Father,  thy  will  be  done : 
On  thy  dear  mercy  I  rely, 
And  it  I  live,  or  if  I  die, 

O  leave  me  lot  alone. 

371  For  Sabbath  Morning.  L«  M. 

1  1 TTELCO ME,  sweet  morn, we  hail  with  jm 

V  V      Thy  holy  light,  thy  blest  employ  ; 

And  come,  a  little  favoured  band, 

One  sacred  hour  with  Christ  to  spend. 
4   Our  infant  hearts  would  humbly  pray 

That  he  will  bless  our  school  to-day  ; 

To  him  our  joyful  notes  oi  praise, 

With  one  united  voice  we  raise. 
^  An  offering  to  our  heavenly  King 

Of  glad  hosannas  now  we  bring  ; 

And  hope  at  last  in  his  embrace, 

Secure  from  sin,  to  find  a  place. 
i  O  it  shall  be  our  constant  prayer, 

That  we  may  here  his  blessings  share  , 

Then  go  and  live  at  Christ's  right  haad, 

A  joyful,  happy,  favoured  band. 

'172  Where  ie  God?  7's 

iN  the  stars  that  shine  so  bright. 
In  the  moon  I  see  above, 
In  the  sun  that  gives  me  light 
In  the  worlds  that  round  hkn  move; 
?20 


A-iri)  SUBJECTS.         3T3,  SI4 

2  In  the  ocean,  in  the  seas, 

In  the  dry  and  fruitl'ul  land, 
In  the  green  and  lofty  trees, 
In  the  wind  that  makes  them  bead ; 

3  In  the  flowers  that  smell  so  swrei, 

in  the  garden  where  they  grow, 
in  the  house,  and  in  the  street, 
111  the  school-room  where  I  go : 

4  In  the  dark  when  children  sleep, 

In  liie  room  to  hear  their  prayer; 
God  will  all  good  children  keep, 
God  is  here,  and  everywhere, 

373  The  Ways  of  Wisdom.  C.   H. 

i  IT  rHY  should  we  spend  our  youtkfui  dtf& 
VV      In  folly  and  in  sin  ? 
When  wisdom  shows  her  pleasant  way», 
And  bids  us  walk  therein. 

2  Folly  and  sin  our  peace  destroy, 

They  ghtter  and  are  past ; 
They  yield  us  but  a  moment's  joy, 
And  end  in  death  at  last. 

3  But,  if  true  wisdom  we  possess, 

Our  joys  shall  never  cease  ; 
tier  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

4  0  may  we,  in  our  youthful  days, 

Attend  to  wisdom's  voice  ; 
And  make  these  holy,  happy  ways, 
Our  own  dehghtful  choice  ' 

H7  4  Blessings  of  the  Oodly.  S.    M 

1       TpHE  man  is  ever  blest 

X      Who  shuns  the  sinner's  ways , 
Amongst  their  counsels  never  standa, 
Nor  takea  the  ecorner'e  piaco : 

221 


^tft  VARIOUS    OCCASlOIfa 

2  £ut  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  delight. 

Amidst  the  labours  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 
With  waters  near  the  root ; 

Fresh  as  the  leaf,  his  name  shall  live ; 
Hia  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  the  ungodly  race, 
Thev  no  such  biessinffs  find  ; 

Their  nopes  shall  iiee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 
Before  that  judgment-seat, 

Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  nghi  Hand 
In  full  assembly  meet? 

6  He  knows  and  he  approves 
The  way  the  righteous  go ; 

But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  mee? 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

375  Tha  Chrutian  PU^rim,  P.    M. 

1  ITOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim'a  lot, 

iX     How  free  from  every  anxious  though t 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear  ! 
Confined  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdams  on  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own , 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise  : 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  bcek  a  city  out  of  aJgat, 

A  dwelling  m  the  skica 
222 


JLWD    SUBJECTS.  3*^® 

^  There  is  my  nouse  and  portion  fair. 
My  treasure,  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home  ; 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 
And  angels  beckon  me  away, 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come  ! 

4  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord,  replies, 
I  come,  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest ' 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end, 
uNow,  0  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Frieno, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast ! 

el 76  The  Sabbath-schooi.  k^.  M. 

\         A  LL  the  week  we  spend 
-Ol     Full  of  childish  bliss, 
Every  changing  scene 
Brings  its  happiness ; 
Vet  our  joys  would  not  be  full, 
Kad  we  not  the  Sabbath-school 

2       Lovely  is  the  dawn 
Of  each  rising  day, 
Loveliest  the  morn 
Of  the  Sabbath-day  ; 
Then  our  infant  thoughts  are  fuLl 
Of  the  precious  Sabbath-schooi  1 

5  To  our  happy  ears 

Blessed  news  is  brought, 
Tidings  of  the  work 
Love  divine  has  wrought ; 
'rracious  news  and  merciful; 
Mow  we  lovd  the  Sabbath  scxiooi : 

223 


177,  378     viRToirs  cccisioitb 

4      Sweetly  fades  the  light 
Of  each  passing  day  ; 
Peaceful  is  the  night 
Of  the  Sabbath-day. 
Then  our  hearts  with  praise  are  full 
For  the  precious  Sabbath-school. 

'I7V  The  Condescension  of  Christ  ^-<    ^ 

I     ET  children  bless  the  Saviour  a  r.nmt^ 
1  J     And  sing  his  wondrous  grace  , 
Who  from  the  realms  of  glory  came 
To  save  our  sinful  race.  ' 

*  Tiiough  he  was  rich,  in  heaven  above 
From  all  eternity  ; 
He  left  his  greatness  out  of  iov© 
For  sinners  such  as  we. 

3  The  poorest  child  is  scarce  so  pool 
As  Jesus  Christ  became  ; 
When,  our  salvation  to  procure, 
He  bore  our  sin  and  shame. 

I  A  manger  for  his  cradle-bed, 
Received  him  at  his  birth  ; 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head, 
Though  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

%  Lord  Jesus  !  while  we  sing  thy  grace, 
We  love  thee  and  adore ; 
Bui  when  in  heaven  we  see  thy  faco, 
Our  souls  shall  love  thee  more. 

Ji78  The  Oolden  Rule.  ^^.  ^ 

TO  do  to  others  as  I  would 
That  they  shouM  do  to  m©  i 
Will  make  me  honest,  kind  and  good, 
Aa  children  oughi  lo  b©- 
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iiHD    BtJBJECTS.  3Tt^,    S^} 

%  I  know  I  shouid  iioi  steal,  no:  nse 
I'he  dmallest  thing  1  see  ; 
*"/hich  I  should  never  like  to  lose, 
W  It  belonged  to  me. 
i  And  ihis  plain  rule  forbids  me  quiio, 
'i\'>  strike  an  angry  blow  ; 
Bdcaaae  I  should  not  think  it  nghi 
it  oihora  served  me  so. 
4    .»  jt  iiny  kindness  they  may  need, 
I'll  do,  whate'er  it  be  ; 
-V-s  i  <4rn.  very  glad  indeed, 
When  they  are  kmd  to  me 

il'iel         Ths  SabDath-gckoai  pr-^errtd  ^'     *^ 

i    'C'^Otl  worldly  honour,  I'd  no;  vvstiia 

1*       Of  life  my  little  span  ; 

Foi  belter  is  the  love  of  God 
Than  highest  praise  of  man. 

2  I  would  not  live  to  gather  gold. 

Which  misers  round  them  hi-^ard  » 
foi  he  who  truBis  m  riches  ht;ro, 
Cjiii  never  pieaee  the  Lord. 

3  Bui  1  would  in  the  Sabbath-6choo« 

A  iaithfui  scholar  be  ; 
Lnd  for  my  own  and  other  eouia 

Would  wear  my  life  away. 
i  f.^x  others  see  in  all  I  do, 

That  'ti8  my  constant  aim, 
That  they  and  all  ahould  lave  the  Lord 

And  feai  tiis  sacred  name 

J8CI  ru  rnf&%i  orpAo^^  t.  M 

LATE-LY    I  wandered  ?53ialy,  whero 
Norm  wstehed  my  w&y  or  saw  pi?  'ir. 
f  6t  ihid  bah^ld  m^,  SLXidhis  care 
^hi.^id€»d  *.h#  chM  thai  kT>«^-  him  «■--. 


iSi  VARIOUS    OCCASIOSrs 

2  The  kind  Redeemer's  gentle  iism^) 
Upon  my  lips  was  never  ibund  : 
He  spared  me— yes,  liie  very  same 
That  wheels  those  starry  worlds  aroimrd 
%   I  ftometimes  thoughi  there  was  a  power 
Made  the  tall  trees  and  flowers  to  grov% 
Bade  fejunshme  warm  and  tempestB  lower 
And  who  but  God  could  thunder  so  i 

4  But  now  I  know  the  Bible  tells 

Of  Him  that  rolls  the  stars  along  ; 
Above  the  clouds  my  Maker  dwelib. 

And  yet  he  hears  my  humble  sc?ng 
6  I  know  of  Jesus,  too,  whose  love 

For  children,  young  and  frail  as  ws 
Brought  Him,  the  Lord  of  all  above, 

Down  to  the  manger  and  the  tree. 

5  Aiid  well  1  know  that  babes  distressed 

And  weary,  find  m  him  a  home  , 
Kor  he  will  take  therti  to  his  rest, 

^ie  says  "  forbid  them  not  to  comQ." 

3S  I      Parttnff  with  a  hopeful   Scholar         L.   M 

WE  offer,  Lord,  an  humble  prayer, 
And  thank  thee  for  thy  grace  bestowtsa 
in  leading  one  beneath  our  care, 
Thus  far  m  wisdom's  pleasant  road. 
i  What  trials  toAi»  lot  may  fall, 
What  toilsome  duties  to  fulfil, 
We  do  not  know,  but  in  them  all, 
Be  thou  his  strength  and  comfort  atill. 
5   May  Jesus  be  his  constant  friend, 
The  Bible  his  support  and  stay  ; 
\rni  may  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  dewceiid, 
T(/  blcBg  and  ginde  him  day  by  dav 


dllD    SUBJECTS.  4»tJ,   ctH.^ 

u»3i»  OpentTi^  a  nett  School-room  ^'  • 

i    ll  riTH  gratetul  deiigni  we  survey 

V  f       I'he  work  ot  ihis  buiidiiig  compk'^'j' . 
We  bleee  ihee,  dear  Saviour,  this  day 
We  thus  are  pernntied  lo  meet. 

2  But  what  will  this  structure  avail, 

Unless  thy  kind  presence  is  here  ; 
Ouj  work  will  entirely  fail ; 
No  Iruit  unto  God  will  appear. 

3  But  sweet  are  thy  promises,  Lord, 

On  these  let  us  ever  depend  ; 
Thou  eay'st  where  thy  name  we  rocorti, 
Thy  presence  and  grace  shall  attend 

4  Then  thankful  for  ail  that  is  past, 

With  cheerful  delight  may  we  mo?e , 
Whilst,  gracious  Reaeemer,  we  esk 
For  i3righter  displays  of  thy  love. 

tloO  Chara4iter  of  Savntul.  ^'     ^'^ 

WHEN   Ell's  sons  by  deeds  profane 
'i'heir  Father's  God  denied 
Destruction  like  a  whirlwind  came, 
And  in  disgrace  they  died. 

?  But  pious  Samuel,  young  m  years i 
I'he  Lord  of  Hosts  adored ; 
And  mmistered  in  holy  things, 
According  to  his  word. 

^^  With  humble  mien,  submissive,  mees., 
Before  the  priest  he  stands  ; 
\nxious  to  know  his  Maker's  will, 
And  practise  his  commands-  ' 


««■  t^  .1??^5        TABI0U8    0CCA8I0t(!f 

4  The  Lord  his  fervent  offerings  biey-sad. 

And  blessed  his  future  days  ; 
A-!id  still  shall  youth  his  smiles  obtain, 
Who  live  unto  his  praise. 

S84  Brotherly  Lov$..  i"  M^ 

rHE  God  of  heaven  is  pleased  to  see 
A  little  family  agree ; 
iiid  will  not  slight  the  praise  they  brmg 
When  loving  children  join  to  sing. 

2  The  gentle  child  that  tries  to  please. 
Thai  hates  to  quarrel,  fret,  and  tease, 
And  would  not  say  an  angry  word  ; 
That  child  is  pleasing  to  the  Lord. 

8  Great  God  !  forgive,  whenever  we 
F'orpet  thy  will,  and  disagree ; 
And  grant  that  each  of  us  may  fi  na 
The  sweet  delight  of  being  kind. 

oo9>  Conscience,  T'E. 

1  1 1  ^HEN  a  foolish  thought  within 
Vv       Tries  to  take  us  in  a  snare, 
Conscience  tells  us,  *'  It  is  sin,'' 
And  entreats  us  to  beware. 

a  in  something  we  transgress, 

And  are  tempted  to  deny, 
Corrftcience  says,  '*  Your  fault  conXeM  ■ 

Do  not  dare  to  telJ  a  lie." 

5  iQ  the  momin|,.when  we  rise. 

And  would  Fain  omit  lu  pray 
'Child  consider,"  Co-i&cAsncs  cnes  : 
'■  Should  iun  G'q4  bi:  mfigh-y  u^^dnT  ^ 


i  V^  hen  our  angry  passions  rise, 
Tempting  to  revf^age  an  ill ; 
.'*  Now  subdue  it,"  Conscience  cries  , 
"  And  command  your  temper  still.' 
5  Thus,  without  our  will  or  choice, 
This  good  monitor  within, 
With  a  secret,  gentle  voice, 
Warns  us  to  beware  of  sin. 
«>  But  if  we  should  disregard. 

While  this  friendly  voice  would  call, 
Conscience  =<oon  will  grow  so  hard, 
That  it  will  not  speak  at  ail. 

386  The  Lord  of  Mil.  Cl^l 

I  ^irHERE  is  the  high  and  lofty  One! 
VV      His  dwelling  is  afar  ; 
He  lives  beyond  the  blazing  sun, 
And  every  distant  star. 
S  But  God,  whom  thousand  worlds  obey, 
Descends  to  earthly  ground, 
And  dwells  in  cottages  of  clay, 
If  there  his  saints  are  found. 
8  Is  not  the  heaven  of  heavens  his  own  f 
Yes — he  is  Lord  of  alJ  ; — 
And  there,  before  his  awful  .hrone, 
The  saints  and  angels  fall. 
i  Bui,  little  child,  with  joy  attend  ; 
For  if  vou  love  him  too, 
This  mighty  God  v/ill  condescend 
To  come  and  dwell  with  you. 

So  «  Brotherly  Love.  ^o  "^ 

1    T   ITTLE  children  love  each  other 
i.J     Is  the  blessed  Saviour's  rule  ; 

i^very  little  one  is  brother 
To  his  mates  at  Sabbath-school. 

S29 


t  We'ffc  all  children  of  one  Father, 
The  great  God  who  reigns  above , 
Shall  we  quarrel? — No;  much  rathet 
Would  we  be  like  him — ail  love. 

388  hemembtr  me.  i-    M 

I   ^T^liOV  Man  of  griefs,  remember  me, 
A      Who  never  can&t  thyeelf  forget 
Thy  last  mysterious  agony, 
Thy  fainting  pangs  and  bloody  sweat. 

»    When  wrestling  in  the  strength  of  prayer, 
Thy  spirit  sunk  beneath  its  load  ; 
Tiiy  feeble  flesh  abhorred  to  bear 
The  wrath  of  an  Almighty  God 

5   Father,  if  I  may  call  thee  so, 

Regard  my  fearful  heart's  desirb 
Remove  this  lofid  of  guihy  wo, 
Nor  let  me  in  my  sins  expire  I 

4  O  save  me  from  that  death  alon* 

That  endless  banishment  from  thee  ; 
O  save,  and  give  me  to  thy  Son, 
Who  sufTered,  groaned,  and  bled  for  na^ 

389  The    Way  to  know  tJu  Lord.  C.   H 

'T^HIS  is  the  way  to  know  the  Lord, 
i      And  this  will  please  him  too, 
To  read  and  hear  his  hoh  word, 
Thit  tells  US  what  to  do. 

'^  He  lives  in  heaven,  and  does  not  n&«7 
Such  little  ones  as  we ; 
'^iit  he  is  very  kind  iadeed, 
And  even  cares  for  m^ 


i   rhouffh  if  1  tried  with  ail  my  mighty 
Ana  did  the  best  I  could, 
i  should  not  always  do  it  right, 
And  could  not  do  bim  good. 
4    Then  let  me  love  him  for  his  care^ 
A  nd  love  his  holy  word, 
Because  he  teaches  children  there 
I'o  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

Ji90  The  Angels.  C     M 

J  ''  pHE  children's  angels  always  vie^ 

^      Their  heavenly  Father's  face  ; 

His  joyful  messengers  and  true. 
In  providence  and  grace : 

2  But  not  to  angels'  care  alone 

We  children  are  consigned, 
To  God  himself  our  wants  are  known. 
The  Lord  to  us  ia  kind. 

3  Yes; — every  comfort  here  below, 

And  every  hope  above  ; 
All  that  we  have  and  are,  we  owe 
To  his  unfaihng  love. 

4  Then  let  us  act  as  in  his  sight, 

And  on  our  humble  way, 
Walk  in  the  liberty  of  light. 
As  children  of  the  day. 

5  Young  though  we  be,  and  in  the  prime 

Of  life's  unfolding  powers, 
Of  all  the  moments  of  our  time, 
This,  only  this,  is  ours. 

6  We  seize  it,  Lord,  before  'tis  past  • 

We  yield  ourselves  to  thee  ; 
Thine  be  our  earliest  years,  Dur  ia^i, 
A  ad  our  eternity. 

83} 


39  I  -  Fjjr  31  t?«rs/  httk  ChiU.  C  .   M 

I   /"l  THAT  it  were  my  chief  dehriii 
^■■-^"     -To  do  the  thiiigB.  i  ought ! 
Them  let  me  try  with  all  my  might, 
To  mind  what  I  am  taught. 

S  Wherever  t  am  told  to  go, 
.  ril  cheer  foil  y  obey  ; 
Nor  will  we  mind  it  much,  although 
f  leave  a  pretty  play. 

$  Whefri  I  am  bid,  I'll  freely  bring 
Whatever  I  have  got ; 
Arid  never  touch  a  pretty  thing 
If  mother  telle  me  not. 

4  And  when  I  learn  my  hymns  to  say, 
And  w^ork,  and  read,  .and  spell, 
I  will  not  think  about  my  play. 
But  try  and  do  it  well. 

6   I'or  God  looks  down  from  heayen  on  high, 
Our  actions  to  behold  ; 
And  he  is  pleased  when  children  try 
To  do  as  they  are  told. 

«|||^         Prayer  for  a  very  little  Child.  T's 

1  1^1  ENTLE  Jesus,  meek  and  mjia. 
vJ"     Look  upon  a  little  child  ; 
Pity  my  simplicity, 

Suffer  me  to  come  to  thee. 

2  Kam  I  would  to  thee  be  broAight  ^ 
(.Gracious  God,  forbid  it  not: 

fn  the  kms^doni  ot^nhy  grace, 
Give  a  Httle  child  a  place.    ^ 
232 


8  O  &^ppiy  my  every  want. 
Feed  the  young  and  tender  plant ; 
Dny  and  mght  my  keeper  be, 
Every  moment  watch  round  mo. 

393  The  Ministry  of  Artgelg^  C   M 

{   /'^'^  OD'S  angels  come  from  heaven  on  hi«^^ 
^J^     To  keep  me  safe  from  harm  ; 
To  guard  my  head  from  danger  rugh. 
My  bosom  from  alarm. 

S  They  keep  a  careffil  watch  all  ligbt.. 
Around  my  peaceful  bed  ; 
They  wii)  not  let  an  evil  light 
.Upon  my  slumbering  head. 

3  They  love  to  hear  an  infant  pray 
And  praise  the  name  divme  ; 
I  cannot  hear  their  songs,  but  they 
Can  hear  and  join  in  mine. 

I  They  guard  my  path  to  heaven,  and  th<sy. 
At  last  my  soul  will  bear 
Upon  their  shining  wmgs  away, 
Their  happiness  to  share. 

'J 94  Cl6  ling  School.  f\ 

I    17  OR  a  season  called  to  part, 
-T      Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

i  Jesus,  hear  rur  humble  prayer  , 
Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep. 
Let  thy  mercy,  and  thy  care. 
Ail  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

233 


'   What  we  each  have  now  been  taugJit, 
Let  our  memories  retain  : 
"Vlay  we.  if  we  live,  be  brought 
flere  to  meet  in  peace  again. 
»   Then,  if  thou  instruction  bless, 
Songs  of  praises  shall  be  givei  ; 
We'll  our  thankfulness  express, 
Mere  on  earth  and  when  in  heaven 

1195  Repentance.  H     M 

i       TF  Jesus  Christ  was  sent 
i-     To  save  us  from  our  sin, 
And  kindly  teach  us  to  repent, 
We  should  at  once  begin. 
?       He  savs  he  loves  to  see 
xA.  broken-hearted  one; 
He  loves  that  sinners  such  as  we 
Should  mourn  for  what  v/e've  d.onB 
i       'Tis  not  enough  to  say 
We're  sorry  and  repent ; 
Yet  still  go  on  from  day  to  day 
Just  as  we  always  went. 
4       Repentance  is,  to  leave 
The  sins  we  loved  before  ; 
And  show  that  we  in  earnest  grieve, 
By  doing  so  no  more. 
Lord,  make  us  thus  sincere, 
To  watch  as  well  as  prav  , 
However  small,  however  deal, 
Take  ail  our  sms  away. 
6      And  since  the  Saviour  came 
To  make  us  turn  from  sin, 
\^'ith  holy  grief  and  humble  sham® 
We  would  at  once  begin. 
«34 


i^^     h  ^hau  he  well  with  tfu  Righteous.     '6.  M 
\       1 I7HAT  cheering  words  are  rheje  I 
VV      Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 
In  rime  and  tc  eternity, 
'Tifl  with  the  righteous  well. 
2       in  every  state  secure, 
Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye; 
Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures, 
A  nd  well  when  called  to  die. 
^       'Tis  well  when  joys  arise  ; 
Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow  ; 
'^'is  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies 
And  strong  temptations  blow 
4        Tis  well  when  at  his  throne, 
They  v/restle,  weep,  and  pray, 
Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan, 
Though  grieved  at  his  delay. 
&       'I'is  well  when  Jesus  calls, ' 
"  From  earth  and  sin  arise, 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls. 
Made  to  salvation  wise." 

'ii)7  Serious  Thoughts  of  Ood.  *'     M 

Fy  OW  great  is  God  !  who  made  tn-M  warti 
1     By  liis  almighty  power  ; 
IV ho  gavf.'  to  all  the  creatures  birth, 
And  keeps  them  every  hour. 
2  Does  that  great  God  my  actions  see  ♦ 
And  will  he  hear  my  prayer.? 
Will  he  look  down  to  notice  me 
And  make' my  soul  his  care  ? 
•^  Yes.  though  he  is  so  very  great, 
A  nd  reigns  in  heaven  above  ; 
He.  looks  upon  my  hurnble  state, 
^/ith  pity  and  with  love 

385 


4  lie  sent  his  only  Son,  to  sav© 
My  soul  frcTTj  death  and  hell, 
That  I  might  Live  beyond  the  grsvs, 
And  in  his  presence  dwell, 
>  Great  God  !  I  never  can  repay 
Th}'  wondrous  love  to  me  ; 
But  O  may  I,  without  delay, 
Yield  my  whole  heart  to  thee  ! 
•198  TM  Infant-school.  8,    *v 

.       \jriTU.m  these  walls  be  peace, 

^  V      Love  through  our  borders  founci, 
In  all  our  little  palaces 
Prosperity  abound. 
2       God  scorns  not  humble  thmgs  . 
Here,  though  the  proud  despise, 
The  children  of  the  King  of  kings 
Are  training  for  the  skies. 
899  Infant  Hymn.  L.   M. 

OLORD  of  Hosts  !  thou  King  of  king» 
Before  whose  throne,  assembled  sings 
The  great  angelic  host  above, 
in  hymns  of  praise  and  notes  of  love. 

2  0  hear  this  little  infant  band , 

Who  now  have  met  at  thy  command 
To  bless  thy  name  and  try  to  raise 
A  song  of  gratitude  and  praise. 

S    Blest  be  thy  name  that  we  are  fed, 

And  clothed,  have  where  to  lay  our  hmd , 
That  day  by  day  we  know  and  share 
The  blessh.gs  of  thy  constant  .care. 

i  But  most  of  all,  we  bless  thee  now 
That  early  we  are  taught  to  know 
Thy  wii  I  revealed  in  thy  good  word, 
And  read  of  Christ,  our  living  Lord 
236 


^^D    SUBJECTS.  too.   ^Ol 

5  O  let  thv  word  as  dew  distil, 

Our  thirsty  souls  with  knowledge  tiii » 

0  let  thy  Spirit  light  our  eyes, 
And  make  us  to  salvation  wise, 

100      Manner' g  SoMath-sshool  HymT^       L=M 
0"AP FY  is  he  who  early  steeris, 

1  1     Like  a  trim  vessel,  straight  for  hesvr- u 
Who  Christian  colours  bravely  rears, 

And  keeps  the  course  that  God  has  gsvoa 

2  ^^ife  is  the  ocean  ;  years  the  tide 

That  tioata  ten  thousand  barks  along  ; 
•Sins  are  the  rocks  on  every  side 

Where  passion  drives  a  current  strong, 

3  Pleasure  that  looks  so  bright  and  fair, 

Is  like  the  shallows,  set  with  sands ; 
And  many  a  wreck,  forlorn  and  bare,    , 
Lies  high  and  dry  upon  those  strands ' 

4  Faith  is  the  compass,  firm  and  true, 

Whose  needle  points  to  Chnai  the  pole 
That  morning  star  will  guide  us  through. 
Though  winds  may  how'  and  waves  ma-. 
roll. 

101  Birth  of  Christ.  CM 

'   'UPTAKE,  slumbering  world  !  s  midnip:ii! 
W  cry, 

Conies  with  almighty  breath ; 
Wake  !  thy  redemption  draweth  nigh, 
Shake  on  the  dust  of  death. 
i  Yon  staT, — those  an^^els,  shepherds,  &mg^ 
A  birth  from  heaven  proclaim ; 
^T^od'a  only  Son  thy  ransom  brings 
Tmrjoanu'."'!  im  hit?  rmmt 

m 


^02  VARIOLS    OCCASIONS. 

5  Gather  thy  children  from  afai, 

Of  climes  and  tongues  unknown^ 
Show  them  the  stable  and  the  star, 
Christ's  manger  and  his  throne. 

I  There,  with  the  angels,  loud  and  sweei, 
All  hearts,  ail  voices  blend  ; 
There,  with  the  shepherds  at  his  feet, 
All  knees,  all  nations  bend. 

t>  There,  with  the  wise  men  from  the  easi^ 
Sinners  their  oflerings  bring; 
Each  at  that  altar  is  a  priest, 
And  every  priest  a  king. 

6  For  he  shall  wash  them  in  his  blood, 

^hall  with  his  robes  array; 
And  make  them  kings  and  priests  to  God 
Lord  Jesus!  haste  the  day. 

4029  BibU  ExampUs.  0.  1 

I    TSAAC  was  ransomed  while  he  lay 
X     Upon  the  altar  bound; 
Moses,  an  intant  cast  away, 
Pharoah's  own  daughter  found. 

i  Joseph,  by  his  false  brethren  sold, 
God  raised  above  them  all; 
To  Hannah's  child  the  Lord  foretold, 
How  Eli's  house  must  fall. 

]  David  tne  bear  and  lion  slew. 
And  on  Goliath  trod ; 
Josiah,  from  his  boyhood  knew 
His  Father,  David's  God. 

Children  are  thus  Jehovan's  caro, 
Thus  youth  may  seek  his  face. 

Since  his  own  Son  he  did  not  eYuifx 
With  him  ho  g'\es  all  grace. 
23H 


10^  About  Work  and  Play.  C-.M 

i    '  PilOSF  children,  who  are  all  the  day 
i-    AiIo\7ed  to  wander  out,, 
And  only  waste  f heir  time  in  piaj . 
Or  running  wild  about : 

^   Who  do  not  any  school  attend. 
But  trifle  as  they  will  ; 
Are  almost  certain  in  the  end 
To  come  to  something  ill. 

^    {'here's  nothing  worse  than  idleness 
To  lead  them  into  sm : 
Tis  sure  to  end  in  wretchedness, 
In  poverty  and  pain. 

"^  Sometimea  they  learn  to  lie  and  cheat, 
Sometimes  to  steal  and  swear  ; 
'i'hese  are  the  lessons  in  the  street, 
For  idle  children  there. 

104  FTho  will  enter  Heaven.  C,   ^ 

i   i"\  WHO  are  they  that  venture  near 
yj     The  throne  of  God  to  see  ? 
Ten  thousand  happy  ones,  who  here 
W^ere  children  such  as  we. 

2  Their  infant  spirits  stayed  awhile 
With  tender  friends  below  ; 
B  'ji  death  came  early  with  a  smil6 
And  glad  they  were  to  go. 

8    f'heir  sins  the  Saviour  washed  away, 
He  made  them  white  and  clean ; 
7'hey  loved  his  word,  they  loved  his  daj 
They  loved  him,  though  unset* n. 

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t05,  40C^    TkRious  ocr4Hro^e 

4  \)  may  we  travel  as  they  trod, 

The  path  that  leads  to  heaven  .• 
And  deek  fomiveness  from  rhai  Gt)4 
Who  hath  their  sins  forgiven. 

5  Dear  Saviour  !  hear  this  humble  cry, 

Our  sinful  hearts  renew  ; 
"hat  near  thy  throne  bo  bright  i^nd  higA 
We  may  behold  thee  too. 

105  "Lord,i3UI?"  «'.   ^ 

}    TlfHO  would  not  join  the  fervent  cry  f 
VV      Who  would  not  seek  thy  fac«  t 
And  say,  my  Saviour  !  is  it  1 
Who  shall  refuse  thy  grace  ? 

3  Shall  I  a  hardened  sinner  prove  i 
Shall  1  thy  favour  spurn  ? 
Ib  my  young  heart  too  proud  to  move, 
Too  obatniale  to  turn  ? 

i  Forbid  it,  Lord  !  we  humbly  pray; 

And  take  us  for  thine  own  ; 

We  would  not  live  another  day 

With  such  a  heart  of  stone. 

I  O  let  not  one  before  thee  now, 
Thy  dreadful  vengeance  meet ; 
6ut  make  the  boldeat  of  us  bow 
Repenting  at  thy  feet. 

I  lid  Shall  we  only  render  Words.  '^  ^  ^ 

WHEN,  his  salvation  bringing 
To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
rhe  children  all  stood  8ir4?in§r 
Hosanns  to  his  name 

«40 


ASri)    SUBJECTS.  #^ 

Nor  did  their  zeal  otfiead  him, 

BuJ  as  he  rode  alon^, 
He  lei  them  still  atcend  him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  soiig 
I  And  smce  the  Lord  reiaineth 

Hie  love  for  children  atill ; 
i'hough  liow  as  King  he  reigneih 

On  Zion'e  heavenly  hill: 
We'll  tlock  around  his  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne ; 
And  cry  aloud,  "  Hosanna 

l"o  David's  royal  Son." 
i  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming 

Might  well  hosanna  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words  f 
No  !  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

^117  On  opening  a  nezc  School.  *■«•  M. 

1   /^  RE  AT  God,  our  feeble  etforts  own, 
^-^    And  crown  our  labours  with  success^ 
Grant  tnal  the-eeed  in  weakness  sown, 
May  soon  be  raised  in  righteousness 
To  tnese  our  pupils  mercy  ahow , 

And  let  their  souls  before  thee  live 
For  we  may  plant  and  water  too, 
But  thou  alone  cansi  increase  give 
?  Seal  our  instructions  on  each  heart- 
And  teach  them  to  observe  thy  wgy^ 
i^ead  them  tt>  choose  the  better  ptin.. 
A^nd  serve  thee  m  their  ^c^uihtul  ii%f»: 
Q  a4i 


108,  'iOt>      VARIOUS    0€CA8I01f8 

4  Then  we  and  they,  when  time  sh-all  end. 

Shall  joyful  meet  thee  in  the  sky ; 
Before  thy  gracious  footstool  bend, 
And  praise  thee  to  eternity. 

I  08  Jesus  Christ  an  Example.  P-   M 

I    I  ESUS  when  a  Uttle  child 
J      Taught  us  what  we  ought  to  be , 
Holy,  harmless,  undefiled,  , 

VVas  the  Saviour's  infancy  : 
All  the  Father's  glory  shone 
[n  the  person  of  his  Son. 
t  As  in  age.  and  strength  he  grew, 

Heavenly  wisdom  filled  his  breast ; 
Crowds  attentive  round  him  drew, 
Wondering  at  their  infant  guest ; 
Gazed  uponnis  lovely  face, 
Saw  him  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

5  'In  his  heavenly  Father's  house, 

Jesus  spent  his  early  days  ; 
There  he  paid  his  solemn  vows, 

There  proclaimed  his  Father's  praise; 
Thus  it  was  his  lot  to  gain 
Favour  both  with  God  and  man. 
4  Father,  guide  our  steps  aright 

In  the  way  that  Jesus  tK>d  ; 
May  it  be  our  great  delight 

To  obey  thy  will,  O  God  ? 
Then  to  us  shall  soon  be  ^iver 
Endles3  bliss  with  Christ  in  heaven. 

t09  Samuel  in  God* $  Temple.  L    M. 

1   \7'0UNG  Samuel,  in  hie  infant  daya, 
\       Was  carried  to  the  house  of  God  • 
Early  he  learned  his  Maker's  praiee, 
Wbi!'?  in  b  %  holy  courts  he  trod.. 
^2 


4irD    SUBJECTS.  tlO,    fil 

^  To  him  wnile  in  his  childish  years, 

The  Lord  his  God  himself  made  knowu 
And  told  in  httle  Samuel's  ears, 
The  things  that  shortly  should  be  done 

3  That  Samuel  (highly  favoured  child'^ 

Would  be  a  prophet,  Israel  knew. 
For  ali  his  sayings  were  fulfilled, 
And  every  word  he  spake  was  true. 

4  Then  let  us  be,  like  Samuel,  stili 

Ready  to  listen  to  the  Lord  ; 
For  God  can  yet  himself  reveal 
To  children  in  his  holy  word. 

1  i  O  Remember  now  thy  Creator,  v/,     M. 
i    ]3  EM  EMBER  thy  Creator  now, 

I^     In  these  thy  yotithful  days  ;. 

[ie  will  accept  thine  earliest  vow  ; 

He  loves  thine  earliest  praise. 

2  Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

Seek  him  while  he  is  near ; 
F^of  evil  days  will  come  when  thou 

Shalt  find  no  comfort  here. 
%   Remember  thy  Creator  now, 

His  wiUing  servant  be ; 
Then,  when  thy  head  in  death  shall  bo^ 

He  will  remember  thee. 
4  Almighty  God  !  our  hearts  incline 

Thy  heavenly  voice  to  hear  ; 
Let  all  our  future  days  be  thine, 

Devoted  to  thv  fear. 

Ill  Christian  Commmiion.  S.  H 

CHILDREN  !  our  Father  calls. 
And  Christ  invites  us  near , 
'■^'tth  both,  our  friendship  shall  be  sw-f?. 
4nd  OU1"  conjmojuoii  de^i 


1i^  TARlOUfl    OCCASIONS,    &^. 

2       God  pities  all  our  griefs ; 
He  pardons  every  day  ; 
Almighty  to  protect  our  souls. 
And  wise  to  ^uide  our  way. 
f      How  large  his  bounties  are ! 
What  various  stores  of  good, 
Diffused  from  our  Redeemer's  haud, 
•  And  purchased  with  his  blood  ! 
^      Jesus,  our  living  head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care ; 
Our  advocate  before  the  throne, 
And  our  forerunner  there. 
^  Here  fix,  our  roving  hearts  ! 
Here  wait,  our  warmest  love  I 
Till  this  communion  be  complete 
]  n  nobler  scenes  above. 

112  The  Commg  of  Christ.  ^'  ^ 

LORD  Jesus,  come  !  for  here 
Our  path  through  wilds  is  isid ; 
We  watch  as  for  the  day -spring  near, 
Amid  the  breaking  shade. 
^       Lord  Jesus,  come  i  for  still 

Vice  shouts  with  senseless  mirth: 
And  famished  thousands  crave  their  fill. 
While  teems  the  fruitful  earth. 

Lord  Jesus,  come  .'  for  hosts 
Meet  on  the  battle-plain ; 
The  Christian  mourns,  the  tyrant  boasts, 
And  tears  are  shed  like  ram. 
^       Hark  !  herald  voices  near 
Proclaim  thy  happier  day  : 
Conie,  Lord,  and  our  hosann?^^^  bear! 
We  wait  to  strew  thy  '^'av 
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I^ABBATH-SCHOOL 
MONTHLY  CONCERT 

I  I  3  Praise  to  Ood.  L.  U 

\    C^TERNAL  power,  whose  high  abode 
'A^J     B^jcomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God  ; 
In  vain  ihe  loftiest  an^el  tries 
1  o  reach  thy  height  with  wonderin;^  eyes 

2  Karth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame, 
A  wd  mortals  learned  to  lisp  thy  name  ; 
But  O  the  glories  of  thy  mind 
Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

^  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man  below 
Be  short  our  prayers,  our  words  be  few ; 
A  solemn  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

I  i  41  Songs  of  Triumph.  C .   N5 

SIN  G  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 
Around  the  eternal  throne  ; 
Of  every  kindred,  clime  and  land, 
A  multitude  unknown 


«  T c'l,  trial,  suffering  still  awa* 

Those  that  compose  our  throng; 
Yet  ^^an^  we  in  our  low  eslato 

The  church  triumphant's  song. 
9   Worthy  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  s  aiis. 

Cry  the  Redoemed  above, 
Blessing  and  honour  to  obtain, 

And  everlasting  love. 
vVorthy  the  Lamb,  on  earth  wi»  snig. 

Who  died,  our  eoul^  to  save  ; 
Henceforth^  O  Death,  where  is  vhy  stin^  » 

Thy  victory,  O  Grave? 

^15  fVhat  shall  we  give  IViee  7  i-  ^^ 

CREATURES,  dependent  day  by  day, 
By  goodness  and  by  mercy  biesi. 
What  have  we,  Lord,  to  give  away? 
What  single  treasure,  self-possessed  ? 

*  'Tis  of  thine  own,  whate'er  we  bring  ; — 

Time,  gold,  or  talent,  strength  or  zeal » 
'     Thy  sovereign  tavour  is  the  sprinp: 

()f  all  the  good  we  do,  or  feel. 
:i  Virtue  and  power  thy  grace  imparts ; 
Gives  vital  w.armth  to  head  and  hand : 
Stirs  the  dead  current  round  our  hearts, 
And  sends  us  forth,  a  living  band, 
i   Thine  now,  by  twice  ten  thousand  claims, 
What  can  we  to  thy  bounty  pay  ' 
What  bui  enrol  our  worthless  names , 
Thy  servants,  to  our  dying  day  ' 

*  Y'ei.  Lord,  so  frail  and  faithless  we, 

Such  traitors  to  the  vows  we  take. 
Thou,  surety  for  thy  servants  be, 
Or  twice  ten  thousand  ties  we  break 
846 


"  I  6  Lovt.  I ..  M 

LOVE  is  the  theme  of  saints  ribove  ; 
Love  be  the  iheme  of  saints  below. 
Love  is  of  God,  for  God  is  love  ; 
With  love  let  every  bosom  glow 

\  Love  to  the  Spirit  of  all  grace, 

Love  to  the  Scriptures  of  all  truth  ; 
Love  to  our  whole  apostate  race, 
Love  to  the  aged,  love  to  youth. 

3  Love  to  each  other  ; — soul  and  mind, 

And  heart  and  hand  with  full  accord 
In  one  sweet  covenani  combined 
To  live  and  die  unto  the  Lord. 

4  Christ's  little  flock  we  then  shall  feed, 

The  Lai. lbs  wc  in  our  arms  shall  hear  ; 
R^xlaim  the  lost,  the  feeble  lead, 
And  watch  o'er  a'l  m  faith  and  prsye? 

1.  S  7      Sf  taking  and  si'Kgtrig  of  Christ.        L.  iVi 
I  ^TTHY  should  believers  when  they  mnp.' 
VV       Not  speak  of  Christ,  the  King  they 

own? 
Who  gives  them  hope  that  they  shall  sii 
With  him,  for  ever  on  his  throne. 

i  Is  any  other  name  so  great 

As  his  who  bore  the  sinner's  loadf  I 

Is  any  subject  half  so  sweet. 
So  various,  as  the  love  of  God  ? 

%  "Tis  this  that  charms  reluctant  man. 
That  makes  his  opposition  cease ; 
beholding  love's  amazing  plan. 
He  drops  his  arms  aua  sues  for  peace, 
947 


1^8  aiOKTHLY    COHCERT. 

4  Twas  BO  with  us  ;  we  once  were  foes, 

Were  foes  to  Him  who  gave  us  breath 
Btit  he  whose  mercy  freely  flows, 
Has  saved  us  from  eternal  death. 
^   We  look  $vith  hope  to  that  great  day 
When  Jesus  will  with  clouds  appeai  , 
A  sight  of  him  will  well  repay 
Our  labours  and  our  sorrows  here. 

5  Of  Him  then  let  us  speak  and  stng, 

Whose  glory  we  expect  to  share  ; 

In  heaven  we  shall  behold  our  King, 

And  yield  a  nobler  tribute  there. 

118  Take  up  thy  Cross.  t^-^J 

1  ^pAKE  up  thy  cross  !  the  Saviour  said, 

X     If  thou  wonildst  my  disciple  be  ; 
Take  up  thy  cross  with  wiUing  heart, 
And  humbly  follow  after  me. 

2  Take  up  thy  cross  !  let  not  its  weight 

Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm ; 
My  &*re7igth  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 
^        And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thy  arra 

3  Take  up  thy  cross  !  nor  heed  the  shame. 

And  let  wiy  foolish  pride  be  still ; 
Thy  Lord  did  not  refuse  to  die 
upon  a  cross  on  Calvary  s  hill. 

4  Take  up  thy  cross !  then,  in  his  strength 

And  calmly,  sin's  wild  deluge  bravo  , 
'Twill  guide  ihee  to  a  better  home, 
it  points  to  bliss  beyond  the  grave. 

5  Take  up  thv  cross !  and  follow  me, 

Noi-  think  till  death  to  lay  it  down; 
f  jr  only  he  who  bears  the  cross, 
May  h^pe  to  wear  the  glorious  crown, 
948 


MOHTHLT    CONCERT.        41f^.   4'<l< 

-1  i  l:f  Crowning  the  So,viour.  ^-'  •    ^'^ 

i      /\  LL  hail  tlie  power  of  Jesus'  name  * 
-i^j^     Let  angels  prostrate  tal)  ; 
Brill?  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

?  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
A  remnant  weak  and  small ! 
Hail  Him  who  saves  you  by  his  grs.ce 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

i  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophicH  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

I  Teachers,  who  suiely  know  his  love, 
Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall, 
Nov/  join  with  all  the  hosts  above, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

S  May  we  with  heaven^s  rejoicing  tnrong 
Before  his  presence  fall, 
Join  in  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all ! 

1.^0  Invitation  to  Praise.  ^-   "^ 

I   f^  OME,  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 
kJ     And  let  your  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  a«cord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

I  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  out  God  ; 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  King 
Should  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

U9 


t!?l,    122        MOlVTHLr    CONC  RUT. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  aud  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Ziun  yields 

A  thousand  lacred  sweets, 
Before  we  rea^.h  the  heavenly  fields. 

Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuers  grounc 

To  fairer  worlds  on  nigh. 

121  Union.  I.    M 

1  TTNION  !  it  is  a  hallowed  name 

'U      To  all  who  feel  the  Saviour's  love; 
Whose  hope  of  heavenly  joy's  the  e^me  ; 
Who  by  their  works  their  faith  would  pro?^? 

2  We  would  adore  his  wondrous  grace, 

That  teachers  here  in  love  agree, 
Satan's  malignant  hosts  to  face, 
And  make  the  alien  armies  flee. 

3  Lord  !  let  our  union  more  increase, 

As  months  and  years  revolve  then  round 
In  purest  hgliness  and  peace 
Let  us,  thy  servants,  still  be  found. 

4  Ps ending  our  zeal  with  watchful  care 

From  house  to  house,  from  door  to  door 
Till  all,  matured  instruction  share 
With  all  the  children,  rich  and  poor. 

lil^  Universal  Praise.  B,  7 

SAINTS,  with  pious  zeal  attending, 
Now  R  grateful  tribute  raise  ; 
'Jolemn  songs  to  herven  ascendini?, 
»oin  the  universa   praise 
^0 


2  P.ound  Jehovah's  fcotsiooi  kneeling. 

Lowly  bend  with  contrite  souls  ; 
Here  his  milder  grace  revealing, 

Here  his  wrath  no  thunder  rolls. 
5  Kvery  secret  fault  confessing, 

Deed  unrighteous,  thought  of  sin  ; 
Seize,  O  seize  the  proffered  blessing. 

Grace  from  God,  and  peace  within. 
Heort  and.  voice  with  rapture  swellini? 

Still  the  soni^  of  glory  raise  ; 
On  the  theme  immortal  dwefling 

J  bin  the  universal  praise. 

I  ^  'I  Praitte  to  Christ  g'  "J 

1  IT  AIL,  thou  once  despised.  Jesus ! 
i  X     Hail,  thou  everlasting  King  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us, 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Bail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour  I 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ; 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour. 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb  !  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sin^on  thee  were  laid  ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made  : 
^11  thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood. 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven. 

Peace  is  made  with  man  and  God, 
^  Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ; 
."vil  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  tneo 

Seatca  at  thy  Fat  he;' 8  side  ; 

251 


^2^9  -1-25        .^OWTHL?    CCSr.EBT. 

There  for  sinners  thou  an  pleading 

There  thou  dost  our  place  preuare , 
Ever  for  us  interceding 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 
I^^J:  Pleading  the  Projriisi.  ^i   / 

I    "OLESSED  Saviour—Thuu  hast  told  m. 
~0     In  the  midst  of  two  or  three, 
Thou  art  present  to  behold  us, 

If  we  humbly  call  on  thee  ; 
Blessed  promise — blessed  promiss— 

May  we  thy  salvation  see  ! 
i  O  mstruct  us,  gracious  Master,  ' 

While  thy  tender  lambs  we  guide  ; 
May  we  lead  them  to  green  pasture, 

By  the  living  water's  side, 
W  here  the  fountain  of  salvation, 

Pours  its  Boul- refreshing  tide. 
I  Lord,  we  bring  our  charge  before  the© 

Little  ones  of  thine  own  fold ; 
Teach  them,  Saviour,  to  adore  thee. 

As  those  children  did  of  old, 
Who  sung  praises,  high  hosaimas, 

.When  the  hearts  ofmen  were  cold 
i  Haste  the  ti/ne  when  all  the  islands 

In  the  bosom  of  the  sea; 
And  the  lowlands,  plains  and  higb*arid» 

Shall  resound  with  praise  to  tl.  ee  ; 
And  the  children  of  all  nations 

Shall  their  God  and  Saviour  see. 

435  Prayer  to  Christ.  CM. 

I  f^  OME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart 
v^     Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  , 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  imparl 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 
252 


2  Sorrow  and  pain,  and  every  care. 
And  discord  there  snail  cease  ; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

5  The  soul,  from  sin  for  ever  free, 
Shall  mourn  its  powder  no  more ; 
But,  clothed  in  spotless  purity. 
Redeeming  love  adoro. 

t  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  lo^e, 
Our  feeble  notes  inspire; 
Till  in  thy  blissful  courts  above 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 

126        The  Presence  of  Christ  desirtd.        1-     M 

JESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy- Bcax  j 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  foufi-d, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  wails  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind ; 
Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  gomg,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

Here  may  we  prove  the  power  ol  prayas 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  cars 
I'o  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyea. 

4   Behold  !  at  thy  commanding  word, 
Let  Zion  stretch  her  cords  abroad  ; 
Come,  then,  and  fill  that  wider  spsc*, 
Aud  bless  us  with  a  lar^e  increas-b 


f^T  MONTHLT    CONCERT. 

"^  dBi  Prayer  for  Success  ^i  *•  '^ 

I    ^T^HOU,  who  didst  with  love  and  blesding, 
L      Gatlier  Zioii's  babes  to  thee  ; 
Still  a  Saviour's  love  expressing, 
These,  the  babes  of  Zion  see  ; 

Bless  the  labours, 
That  would  bring  them  up  for  thee 

8  Smile  upon  the  weak  endeavour, 
Vain,  if  thou  thy  smile  deny  : 
Lo!  they  rise, — to  live  for  ever! 
Train,  0  train  them  for  the  sky ! 

Ne'er  may  Satan 
Plunder  Zion's  nursery. 

3  Let  no  self-applauding  feeling, 

N  ought  of  praise  from  mortals  won, 
O'er  the  heart  infectious  stealing 
Poison  what  our  hands  have  done  ; 

Raise  the  motives, 
Sink  the  pride  of  every  one. 

4  Love  to  thee,  and  pure  affection 

For  the  lambs  that  need  a  fold, 
These  should  give  our  zeal  direction 
And  prevent  its  growing  cold ;     • 

Or  support  us, 
E'en  if  blessing  thou  withhold. 

6   Yet,  with  humble  fervour  bending, 
We  that  blessing  would  entreat ; 
ih  the  infant  heart  descending, 
Make  the  toils  of  learning  sweety 

Straight  to  Zion, 
J  urik  :he  young  inauirer'»  feet, 
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aiONTHLY    CONCERT.        1^8,   41  *^t!5 

6  Then,  whan  long  we  both  have  slumbered 
Side  by  side,  in  common  dust, 
^ith  thy  ransomed  people  numbered. 
With  the  assembly  of  the  just ; 

Child  and  teacher, 
Saviour  !  own  our  humble  trust. 

1 -tJo  Prayer  for  Qod*  8  presence.  ^     ^ 

O  COULD  I  find  from  day  today 
A  nearness  to  my  God ; 
Tnen  should  my  hours  glide  sweei  away  ' 
And  lean  upon  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day  ; 
fn  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  O  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 
That  I  may  never  more  depart, 

Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 
i  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  a-dore  ; 
And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death. 

My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

129  Whatis  Prayer.  .         C.   l^i- 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  deairp 
Unuttered  or  expressed ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 
2  iPr&yer  is  the  burden  of  a  8igh, 
The  falling  of  a  tear  ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye. 
When  none  but  Qo^  ia  ne&i. 


*30  MOITTHLT    C^2'2^1MT. 

'i   Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  ol  speecb 
That  iriiant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  rea^a 
The  majesty  on  high. 
I   Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  veice 
Returning  from  his  ways  ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice. 
And  say — "  Behold  he  prays." 

^  »iO  Prayer  to  the  Savtour  g^  7 

SAVIOUR;  visit  thy  piantanon  , 
Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  ^aip  ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again : 
Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance  ; 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high  ; 
Lest,  for  want  of  thy  assistance, 

Every  plant  should  droop  and  die 
I  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourished, 

Every  part  looked  gay  and  green 
Then  thy  word  our  spirit  nourished ; 

Happy  sej^sons  we  have  seen  ! 
But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see  ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed,-- 

lielp'can  only  come  from  thee. 
*  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayer ; 
Let  each  one  esteemed  thy  seiTant 

Shun  the  world's  enticing  snsjm 
Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power  ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  \ 
kwd  begin  from  this  gjood  hour 

j\;  revi^c^  thy  worfe  4ireik» 
^6 


l«ll  Tlie great  Physician.  ^^-   ^ 

I   TTEAL  us,  Immanuei,  here  we  stand, 
Jrl     Waiting  to  feel  ihy  touch  ; 
To  wounded  souls  stretch  forth  thy  hand 
Blest  Saviour,  we  are  such. 

i  Remember  him  who  once  applied, 
With  trembling  for  relief; 
*  Lord,  I  believe,"  with  tears  he  cried, 
"  Oh,  help  my  unbelief." 

S  She  too,  who  touched  thee  in  the  presa 
And  healing  virtue  stole, 
Was  answered,  "Daughter,  go  in  peace? 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole." 

4  Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears  we  com© 
To  touch  thee  if  we  may  ; 
O  send  us  not  despairing  home, 
Send  none  unhealed  away. 

132  Pray  and  not  Faint.  S.   i^'' 

\        TESUS,  who  knows  full  well 
J      The  heart  of  every  saint, 
Invites  us  all  our  griefs  to  tell, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

He  bows  his  gracious  ear, 
We  never  plead  in  vain ; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

B      Though  unbeUef  suggest, 
Whv  should  we  longer  waul 
lie  bids  us  never  give  nim  rest,. 
Bui  knock  ai  mercy  s  gate. 


t33.  43 ^       MONTHLT   COHCERT. 

4      Then  lei  us  earnest  cry, 
And  never  faint  in  prayer, 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and  trom  on  high, 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 

1^3  The  Benefits  of  Prayer.  L    Ifc* 

PRAYER  is  appointed  to  convey 
The  blessings  God  designs  to  give 
Long  as  they  hve  should  Christians  pray 
For  only  while  they  pray  they  live. 

2  If  pain  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress ; 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay  \ 
If  guilt  deject ;  if  sin  distress  ; 
In  every  case,  still  watch  and  pray. 

t  'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak, 
Though  thought  be  broken,  language  lams 
Pray,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak  ; 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

i  Depend  on  Him,  thou  canst  not  fa;  ; 

Make  all  thy  wants  and  wishes  known  , 
Fear  not,  his  merits  must  prevail ; 
Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done, 

Ir«l4:  The  Woman  of  Samaria.  C.   "^^ 

i   T  IKE  her  who  on  Samaria's  ground, 
1-J     Beneath  a  sultry  sky, 
Oft  at  the  Patriarch's  well  was  found, 
Her  weary  toil  to  ply  : 
\  Thus  we  our  measured  span  employ 
In  labours,  long  and  vain  ; 
We  try  each  boasted  fount  of  joy, 
Andfdrink  and  thirst  ag-ain. 
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ftCOWTKir    COBTCERT.  ftSt 

$  '')  thoa,  who  With  a  pitying  heart, 
Didst  hear  her  earnest  tale, 
To  us  that  living  stream  impart, 
Whose  waters  never  fail. 

4  So  shall  our  broken  cisterns  here, 

By  fickle  dew-drops  fed, 
No  more  awake  the  bitter  tear. 
Or  bow  the  sorrowing  head. 

5  A  holy  fountain  in  the  soui, 

Efernaily  shall  rise, 
Supplied  by  those  pure  streams  that  roil 
Whore  pleasure  never  dies. 

1*11^  Ezhortation  to  Prayer.  L«  M 

WHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy -seat ! 
Let  who  thai  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
Bui  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 
I  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  heart  withdraw 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

5  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour  brigi? 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 
4  Have  you  no  words  ?  ah,  think  again  ; 
Words  tiow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow -creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  epeni, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent ; 

Your  cheerful  songs  would  oftener  be, 
'  H  3a'  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  m®  i' 
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i3@,   #37        MONTHT;?    Cl»"«fCSS.T 

1116  For  the  Holy  Spirit.  V     M 

1  ^EE,  Jesus,  thy  disciples  see 
O     The  promised  blessing  give  ' 
Met  in  thy  name,  we  look  to  thoe 

Expecting  to  receive. 

2  Thee  we  expect,  our  faithful  Lord, 

Who  m  thy  name  are  joined ; 
We  wait  according  to  thy  word, 
Thee  in  the  midst  to  find. 

3  With  us  thou  art  assembled  here, 

But,  O,  thyself  reveal ! 
Son  of  the  living  God  appear '. 
Let  us  thy  presence  feel. 

4  Breathe  on  us,  Lord,  in  this  our  day, 

And  these  dry  bones  shall  live  ; 
Speak  peace  unto  our  hearts,  and  e^y, 
"■  The  Holy  Ghost  receive." 

§    Whcrni  now  we  seek,  O  may  we  mset  I 
Jesus,  the  Crucified; 
Shaw  us  thy  bleediiig  hands  and  feet. 
Thou  who  for  us  hast  died. 

IS 7        Christ  in  the  Prayer  Meztiig,        C     M 

JESUS,  unite  our  hearts  to  thee, 
And  join  us  all  in  one  ; 
And  in  our  meetings  everywhere, 
Be  thou  our  aim  alone. 

I  Reign  thou  sole  monarch  of  oar  hcwji^ 
Without  a  rival  reign ; 
fill  we  with  angels  join  f.bove 
To  praise  the  lamb  once  sl^Kc 
S60 


1^8  What  toe  meet  for.  S«   ^ 

O  JESUS,  not  for  pride 
O.  selfishness  we  meet ; 
Per  prayer  and  praise  we  turn  aside, 
And  worldly  thoughts  forget. 

I       We  meet  the  grace  to  take, 
Which  thou  haet  freely  given ; 
We  meet  on  earth  for  thy  dear  sake, 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven. 

3  Present  we  know  thou  art ; 
But,  O,  thyself  reveai  ! 

Now,  Lord,  let  every  waiting  heart 
Thy  gracious  presence  fee!  ! 

4  O  may  thy  quickening  voice 
The  death  of  sin  remove  ; 

And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice, 
In  hope  of  perfect  love  ! 

4.39  The  Example  of  ChrtsU  L.    M 

I  1\ /T  Y  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 
IV JL     I  read  mv  duty  in  thy  word ; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

8  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 
F  would  transcribe  and  make  rhem  mine 

B  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  tby  victory  too. 

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IfO,  441      MOKTHXy   cosrcEBT. 

i  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  ima^e  here  ; 
Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  n&m^ 
Amongst  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

140  Prayer  to   Christ.  L.  M 

I  f\  THOU  our  Teacher,  Brother,  Friei*^ 
yj     Behold  a  cloud  of  incense  rise  ; 
The  prayers  of  saints  to  heaven  ascend. 
Grateful,  accepted  sacrifice. 
t  Regard  our  prayers  for  Zion's  peace  ; 
Shed  in  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad ; 
Thy  gifts  abundantly  increase  : 
And  fill  us  with  the  peace  of  God  ! 

3  Before  thy  sheep,  great  Shepherd,  go, 

And  guide  into  thy  perfect  will ; 
Cause  us  thy  hallowed  name  to  know, 
The  work  of  faith  in  us  fulfil. 

4  Help  us  to  make  our  calling  sure  ; 

O  let  us  all  be  saints  indeed  ! 
And  pure  as  thou  thyself  art  pure ; 
Conformed  in  all  things  to  our  head. 

'in  Prayer  for  a  Blessing.  P.  M 

I  n^  O  thee   our  wants  are  known, 
X  From  thee  are  all  our  poweis ; 
Accept  what  is  thine  ownl 
And  pardon  what  is  ours 
Our  praises.  Lord,  and  prayers  receive. 
And  to  thy  word  a  blessing  give. 
t  O  grant  that  each  of  us, 

Who  meet  before  thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus. 

When  thou  and  thine  appear  I 
And  follow  thee  to  heaven  our  home ; 
E'en  so,  Amen    J^ord  Jesus,  com©  ♦ 
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14^  Christ  tn  tM  Midst  L.    M. 

^AN  we  believe  thy  precious  word, 


'C^ 


And  not  assemble  in  thy  name  ? 
Sure,  if  we  meet,  to  meet  our  I^ord, 
And  catch  thy  whisper,  "  Here  1  am  '' 
2  Where  two  or  three,  with  fairhfui  heart. 
Unite  to  plead  the  promise  given. 
As  truly  in  the  midat  thou  art 
As  in  the  countless  hosts  of  heaven. 

i43  The  Mercy-seat.  C    M 

{  TVfO,  never  shall  my  heart  despond. 

1^     Long  ap  my  Ups  can  pray  ; 

My  latest  breath,  with  effort  fond 
Shall  pass  in  prayer  away. 

2  There  is  a  heavenly  mercy-seat 

To  caljn  the  sinner's  fears; 

There  is  a  Saviour  at  whose  feet 

The  mourner  dries  his  tears. 

3  When  friends  depart,  and  hopes  are  rivea 

And  gathering  atorms  I  see, 
My  Bom  is  but  the  sooner  driven, 
Eternal  Rock,  to  thee  ! 

4  O  for  a  voice  of  sweeter  sound, 

For  every  wind  to  bear  ; 
To  teach  the  liatenino;  world  around 
The  blessedness  ol  prayer  ! 

444  Christian  Faltowship.  L.    M 

K  a  TS7HERE   tv^^o   or  three,  with   swef 
V  V  accord, 

Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
4nd  offer  »oiernn  prayer  and  praise : 
263 


i  '*  There/'  says  the  Saviour,  "  will  I  b%. 
Amid  this  little  company  ; 
To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face. 
And  shed  my  glories  round  the  piace '" 

S   We  meet  at  thy  command,  O  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word ; 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above. 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heavienly  love. 

445  Teacher' 8  Object.  O.  M 

i     A  TTRACTED  by  love's  sabred  force, 
-TL     Like  planets  to  the  sun, 
Though   different   spheres   may  mark    oiii 
course, 
Our  centre  is  but  one. 

2  As  teachers  of  the  young  we  meet, 

Our  object  is  the  same  ; 
To  lead  them  to  the  Saviour's  feet, 
And  praise  his  glorious  name. 

3  We  meet  to  strengthen  and  unite 

Our  hearts  in  this  employ  ; 
O  may  our  work  be  our  delight, 
A  crown  of  future  joy. 

4  May  union,  zeal,  and  wisdom  join 

1  o  make  our  meetings  blessed  ; 
And  mutual  love  to  God  and  man, 
Be  constantly  possessed. 


146  Ml  one  in  Christ.  S    M 

ET  party  names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free. 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head 
264 


L^ 


S   Among    the  saints  on  earth, 
Let  m^itnal  love  be  found  ; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance.. 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

S  Thus  will  the  chu?ch  below 
Resemble  that  above ; 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
A  nd  every  heart  is  love 

147  The  Yoke  easy.  CM 

\    TESUS,  united  by  thy  grace, 
J      And  each  to  each  endeared, 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 
And  know  our  prayer  is  heard. 

2  Still  let  us  own  our  common  Lord, 

And  bear  thine  easy  yoke  ; 

A  band  of  love,  a  threefold  cord, 

Which  never  can  be  broke. 

3  Make  us  into  one  spirit  drink ; 

Baptized  into  thy  name  ; 
And  let  us  always  kindly  think 
And  kindly  speak  the  same. 

4  To  thee  inseparably  joined, 

Let  all  our  spirits  cleave  ; 

O  may  we  all  the  loving  mind 

That  was  in  thee  receive  ! 

148  Communion.  L.  M 

BRETHREN,  beloved  for  Jesus'  sake 
A  hearty  welcome  here  receive  ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  he  alone  can  give  ' 
^  265 


f4»  MOlfTFtl'f  rcmt^sBT. 

2  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meev 

Send  bis  good  Spirit  from  abov*.  . 
Make  our  comraunications  sweet, 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  im« 

3  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  thus  we  meet  to  pray  ani  prau»f 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 

And  tell  the  wonders  of  hia  grace. 
We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 

His  sufferings  and  hie  dying  love, 
The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  tread, 

And  how  he  tnumphs  now  above. 
b  Thus  as  the  moments  pass  away, 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore; 
Then  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more, 

149         For  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel.         C.  M 

1  /^UR  SOU  Is,  by  love  together  knit, 
Vy     Cemented,  mixed  in  one, 

One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  Our  hearts  have  burned  while  Jesui*  spake 

And  glowed  with  sacred  fire  ; . 
He  stopped,  and  talked,  and  fed,  and  blep* 

And  filled  th'  enlarged  desire. 
A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows ! 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood  ; 
O  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  e&rth. 

Till  all  proclaim  thee  Gpd. 
i  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up 

And  sett' St  thy  starry  crown  ; 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  ahui* 

Proclaimed  by  thee  thine  own — 
866 


d  May  «ve,  a  little  band  of  love, 
Wo  eirmers,  saved  by  grace, 
From  glory  unto  glory  changed, 
Behold  thee,  face  to  face  I 
t50  Christian  Fellowship.  ^     M 

1  "OLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
13     Our  hearts  in  Christian  lovtj ; 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
le  hke  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  02s* 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes  ; 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain. 

But  we  shall  still  be  joined  iii  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way  ; 

While  each  in  expectation  lives, 

And  longs  to  see  the  day. 
^      From  sorrow,  toil^  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free : 
And  perfect  love  and  ftiendship  reiga 

Through  all  eternity. 

451  Take  up  the  Cross.  B     M 

I        \  ND  are  we  yet  alive, 

±\     And  see  each  other's  face  ? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesbs  give, 
For  his  preserving  grace ! 

867 


%S.4  MOHTTHLT    COmCBUV. 

i      Preserved  by  power  divine 
We  meet  as  brethren  here, 
A  ??ain  in  Jesua'  praise  we  join, 
And  in  his  sight  appear. 
3       What  troubles  have  we  seen  * 
What  conflicts  have  we  past ! 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  withis 
Since  we  assembled  last ; 
\      But  out  of  all  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love , 
And  still  he  doth  his  help  afford, 
And  hides  our  life  above. 

5  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 
Of  his  redeeming  power, 

Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 
Till  we  can  sin  no  more. 

6  Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 
Till  we  the  crown  obtain ; 

And  gladly  reckon  all  things  losS; 
So  we  may  Jesus  gain. 

152  TryuSyOOod.  ^^     U. 

1   'T^RY  US,  O  God,  and  search  the  grcund 
i       Of  every  sinful  heart ; 
Whate'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found, 
O  bid  it  all  depart ! 
3  When  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray 
Leave  us  not  comfortless  ; 
But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way 
Of  everlasting  peace. 
i  Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord. 
Each  other's  cross  to  bear  ; 
Let  each  hi^  fnendly  aid  afford, 
And  feel  \m  brother's  care. 
2,&6 


MONTHLIJ     COirCERT.       453,  ff^ 
I^O  Dependent  on  God.  8.  F". 

i       XTOW  serious  is  the  charge 
-s-l     To  train  the  infant  mmd  j 
'Tis  God  alone  can  give  a  heart 
To  such  a  work  incUned. 
I      May  we  in  Christian  bonds 
The  Christian  name  adorn, 
By  active  deeds  for  public  good, 
Nor  mind  the  sinner's  scorn. 
While  wicked  men  unite, 
Our  youth  to  lead  aside; 
Tis  ours  to  show  them  wisdom's  path, 
In  wisdom's  path  to  guide. 

4  Dependent,  Lord,  on  thee, 

Our  humble  means  to  bless  ; 
We  gladly  join  our  hearts  and  hands. 
And  look  tor  large  success. 

454  Holy  Fortitiio.c.  C     i^ 

5  A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
JOl     a  follower  of  the  Lamb  f 

And  shall  1  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 
%  Shall  T  be  carried  to  the  skies, 
On  flowery  beds  o^'ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prise, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas. 
S  A.re  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face, 
Must  I  not  stem  the  liood  ? 
Is  this  vain  world  a  friend  lo  grace. 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 
i  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign, 
Increase  my  courage,  Lord ! 
ril  bear  the  toil,  enaure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

26» 


*65,  45 15       MONTHLY    CONCERN. 

^  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 
Shall  conquer  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
By  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise 
And  all  thy  armies  shme, 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skiet., 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

frO^  iVatcfi  and  pray  ^'    '^^ 

I       jl/T  Y  soul  be  on  thy  guard, 

IVl.     Ten  thousancf  foes  arise  ; 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard, 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

i       O  watch,  aiid  fight,  and  pray, 
The  baiile  ne'er  give  o'er  ; 
Renew  it  boidly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3       Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 
Nor  once  at  ease  ah  down; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done,      «> 
1  ill  thou  hast  got  thy  crown. . 

I^^  Prayer  for  God's  Presence.  L.    M. 

HERE,  gracious  God,  beneath  thy  te/^' 
Friends   to  the   young   and    the^   v  ( 
meet, 
Joined  by  the  cord  of  muiual  love. 
Bound  to  our  common  friend  above. 

S  Our  hearts  thy  throne  of  grace  addrebw 
Smile  on  our  schools,  the  children  bless 
bor  Jesus'  sake,  who  once  on  earth 
Appeared  a  chiy  j  of  lowly  birth. 
870 


aiOWTSLT    CONCEKT,  ♦SI 

3  Biese  ali  the  plans  which  we  devise, 
May  they  be  useful,  good,  and  wise. 
Whilst  we  our  humble  labours  bend 
Thy  glorious  kingdom  to  extend. 

4  May  wisdom,  zeal,  and  love  inspire 
Our  bosoms  with  their  purest  fire ; 
While  faith  on  thine  own  word  relieSt 
And  hope  looks  joyful  to  the  skies. 

0  Grant  us  thy  presence,  God  of  grace, 
Now  while  we  meet  before  thy  face, 
That  we  may  feel,  ere  we  depart, 
Thy  love  diffused  through  every  heart. 

t57  The  Hope  of  the  Church.  L.  ^ 

i  /CHILDHOOD  and  youth,  how  vain  the^ 
V^*     seem ! 

Their  beauty  passes  hke  a  dream, 
And  soon  or  hue,  tlie  lovelies;  bloom 
Will  fade  and  wither  in  the  tomb. 

1  Yet  in  our  charge  with  hope  we  trac^ 
The  features  of  a  future  race, 

And  in  these  youthful  classes,  see 
The  seed  of  churches  yet  to  be. 

5  God  of  the  church,  which  must  remai© 
While  generations  wax  and  wane, 
For  this  we  toil, — O  deign  to  bless 
Th^  humble  effort  with  success. 

i  Hence,  fill  thy  courts  with  sorigs  of  pra 
Hence,  ministers  and  people  raise, 
And  hencL ,  supply  the  laiHng  bands 
That  bear  thy  v/ord  to  heathen  landb 

5  We  plead  thy  promise,  sovereign  Lojrf 
While  thus  we  pray  with  one  accord  ' 
E'en  as  thy  promise  let  it  be, 
For,  t^^ucbing  th'S,  we  all  mitdij 

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f^SS,  459       MONTHLY   COyCEllT. 

S  58  Sahbath-school  Union  Hymn.  ^»  "^ 

I    13 E  the  little  ones  instructed, 

O     Taught  the  knowledge  o(  the  L*  rf d 
To  the  school— to  church  conducted  ; 
Christ  invites  them  in  his  word. 

'^  Brethren,  sisters  !  fond  o4'  guiding 
Y'outhful  feet  that  wandering  stray  ; 
In  your  Saviour's  help  confiding, 
Lead  them  on  in  wisdom's  way. 

3  Still  the  Lord,  by  invitation, 

Welconios  children  to  his  arms  ; 

Boundless  is  the  Lord's  compaR"*aion, 

Sweet  the  voice  of  Jesus  cnarms. 

4  Hear  us,  Saviour  !  now  imploring 

For  the  children  of  our  care  ; 

May  their  nearts,  by  love  adoring, 

1  ind  access  to  thee  in  prayer. 

B  Lord  of  teachers  !  blessed  Jesus, 
As  thou  wert,  make  us  to  be  ; 
Then  what  pleaseth  the(?  vvilj  please  m- 
We  shall  then  resemble  thee. 

159  Teacher* ti  Prayer.  S.    M 

CONTROL  my  every  thought  ^ 
And  all  my  sin  remove  ; 
Let  every  work  in  thee  be  wrought, 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

I      O  blesa  me  with  the  mind, 
Meek  Lamb,  th£»t  was  in  ih&e. 
4nd  let  my  faith  and  seal  be  joiw^-^ 

With  perfect  charit?. 


aiOHTHIiY    CONCERT.      460,  4®» 

%       O  may  1  'ove  like  tiiee ; 
In  all  thy  footsteps  tread ; 
Thou  hatest  all  iniquity, 
But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 

4  O  may  I  iearn  the  art, 
With  meekness  to  reprove  ! 

And  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  hearty 
Bdt  still  the  sinner  love. 

"f  f>l}        Rehance  on  dwine  Jismtanee.         ^     ^'^ 

5  TTEIRS  ot  unending  life, 

-O-     While  yet  we  sojourn  here, 
O  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  tremblmg  and  with  feai. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 
With  might  before  unknown ; 

The  work  to  be  perform 'd  is  ours, 
\. '      The  strength  is  all  Lis  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 
'Tis  he  that  works  to  do  ; 

His  is  the  power  by  which  we  acv 
His  be  the  glory  too  ! 

161  The  PHvate  Concert.  O     M. 

1  np*HE  burden  of  their  souls  they  crmg 
L      At  prayer's  appointed  hour  - 
I'o  Him  whose  favour  is  the  sprmg 
That  gives  the  truth  its  power. 

3  Eye  meets  not  eye,  but  every  heart 
Together  joins  in  prayer  ; 
Love  binds  the  souls  whom  space  wouiJ 
pan, 
4nd  Gof*  is  every whera 

8  m^ 


#tt*  MONTHLY   CONCERT 

3  As  clouds  from  different  sources  rise 

Above  this  scene  of  toil, 
And  fall  in  blessings  from  the  skies 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  soil — 

4  So  shall  their  prayers  together  blend 

Before  the  throne  above, 
And  streams  of  hope  and  joy  descenil 

To  crown  their  work  oi  love. 
8  Lord !  may  thy  Spirit  give  success 

To  all  who  seek  thy  face  ; 
And  youthful  hearts  be  taught  to  hlem 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

'SOii  Christ's  presence  desired.  C    r^^ 

[   T   ORD,  we  esteem  the  favour  great, 
-L-/     And  give  the  praise  to  thee, 
That  we  can  thus  together  meet, 
And  none  to  make  us  flee. 
8  But  hours  like  this  will  barren  prov^ 
Unless  we  see  thy  face  ; 
Come  then,  O  Saviour,  from  above, 
And  consecrate  this  place. 

3  O  let  the  visits  of  thy  love 

The  purest  joys  impart ! 
Let  all  our  deadness  now  remove 
And  -zeal  till  every  heart. 

4  Zeal  to  confess  thy  glorious  name. 

In  spite  of  earth  and  hell, 
Thy  loving  kindness  to  proclaim, 
And  all  thy  goodness  tell. 
6  Lord,  let  thy  people's  light  so  s!hi»« 
That  all  the  world  may  see, 
A  nd  own  its  origin  divine. 
And  give  the  praise  to  ihm. 
3t4 


MOWTHLT    CONCERT.        'I^G3,   t^4 

Irllo  Progress  of  the  Gospel.  '  ^• 

I   IT 7 HEN  the  glorious  work  beguu 
\^'      Small  and  feeble  was  us  day ; 
N  ./w  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 
Now  it  wins  its  widening  way. 
%  More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows ; 
Strong  and  mighty  to  prevail ; 
Sm  9  strong- hold  it  now  o'erthrows, 
Shakes  the  trembhng  gates  of  helL 

f.l>4  Christ  interceding.  CM 

(   r\  THOU  that  plead' 8L  with  pitying  lo-ve— 
\J     How  large  that  love  and  free, 
When  sad  and  wounded  here  we  prove, 
There's  rest  alone  in  thee. 
I  Poor  wanderers  tired,  bereft  of  all, 
To  sm  and  bondage  sold  ; 
We  strive,  till  freed  from  Satan's  thrali. 
We're  brought  to  Jesus'  fold. 
i  With  fervour  at  the  sinner's  heart 
Thou  plead'st  to  enter  m  ; 
And  there  the  kindly  balm  imparl 
That  heals  the  wounds  of  sin, 
i  "  Open,  my  sister,  to  thy  spouse, 
My  love  is  ever  true ; 
My  head  with  drops  of  midnight  fLowa 
My  locks  are  filled  with  dew." 

5  Who  shall  not,  Lord,  with  love  adoft 

When  thus  Jehovah  pleads  ; 
What  bosorn  will  refuse  the  door, 
When  Jesus  intercedes  ? 

6  Enter  this  heart,  ray  Saviour,  God, 

Subdue  to  thee  this  breast , 
Shed  thy  renewing  grace  abroad, 
And  be  my  constant  guesi. 

275 


!l65,  mO«     mohthly  cohcert. 

4^5  Sowing-  the  Ssed.  ^'   ^^ 

I       ^O  W  in  the  morn  ihy  seed, 
O     At  eve  hoid  not  thy  hand : 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed, 
Broad-cast  it  round  the  land. 
S      Beside  all  waters  soW; 

The  highway  furrows  stock, 
Drop  it  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow, 
Scatter  it  on  the  rock. 
8      The  good,  the  fruitful  ground, 
Expect  nat  here  nor  there  , 
O'er  hill  and  dale  by  spots  'tis  found ; 
Go  forth  then  everywhere. 

4  Thou  knoweat  not  which  may  thrivo, 
The  late  or  early  sown ; 

Grace  keeps  the  precious  germ  aiive, 
"When  and  wherever  strown. 

5  And  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 
S       Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain : 
Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain. 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 
t      Then  when  the  glorious  end. 
The  day  of  God  is  come, 
I'he  an^e!  reapers  shall  descend, 
And  heaven  smg  **  Harvest  home  !" 

4(10     Sahhath- school  Teacher's  Prayer.      C  fit 

TEACHER  divine !  we  bow  the  knee, 
Submissive,  at  thy  throne  ; 
Our  fervent  cry  we  raise  to  thee 
Ah !  leave  us  not  alone 
876 


MOITTHLT    COlfCEIlT.  t@1 

i  in  vam  we  teach,  unless  thy  grac© 
Inatnici  each  tender  heart ; 
Then  deign  to  heai;  hide  not  thy  face, 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord  impart. 
B   Without  thee  we  can  nothing  do, 
But  further  from  thee  stray  ; 
Oh  !  change  our  hearts,  our  minds  renew 
And  teach  us  ho\\  to  pray. 

4  And  may  the  sacred  tie  of  love 

Bind  us  together  here ; 
A  foretaste  give  of  joys  above, 
Life's  pilgrimage  to  cheer. 

5  Thus  while  on  earth,  we  would  adore  ; 

When  death  shall  close  our  eyes, 
May  teachers,  children,  meet  once  more, 
Transplanted  to  the  skies. 

^^  d  Loving 'kindness.  L»  ^ 

^     /I  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
-Ol    And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer' s  prai&6 ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  ihee,— 
His  loving- kindness,  0  how  free  ! 

%  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all, 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, — 
His  loving- kindness,  O  how  great ! 

B  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, — 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick,  and  thundered  lou<^, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, — 
His  V>ving-kinilness,  O  how  good  ! 


■>   Often  ]  teei  my  sinful  heart 

Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart, 
But  though  1  oft  have  him  forgot, 
ills  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
O  !  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving- kindness  sing  in  death, 

I  t>S  Tke  g-reat  Teacher.  '^*B 

CHRIST  was  teaching  all  the  day 
Where  the  throng  of  hearers  met : 
And  at  night  retired  to  pray 
In  the  mount  of  Olivet. 
i  He  on  no  soft  couch  reposed 

Through  the  customed  hours  of  sleep; 
But  when  others'  eyes  were  closed, 
He  awoke  to  pray  and  weep. 

3  All  the  labours  we  have  shared, 

O  how  poor,  and  little  worth. 
When  with  those,  so  great,  compared, 
Of  our  Saviour  upon  earth  ! 

4  O  may  gratitude  inspire, 

Him  to  follow  now  above ; 
Then  our  hearts  will  never  tire 
In  these  humble  deeds  of  love. 

869  Heaven  desirable.  13 'b. 

i   T  WOULD  not  live  alway:  I  ask  not  tc 
i-  stay 

Where  storm  after  stoim  rises  dark  o'er  the. 

way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  m 

here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  %11  enough  ioi 
its  cheer. 
87SI 


MOIffTaLT    CONCERT.  61^^ 

J  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sm 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  -within 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  witl 

fears. 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  peniten' 
tears. 

[  would  not  live  alway ;  no*  -welcome  th* 

tomb ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dreaci  noi  it« 

gloom : 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies 

i  Who,  who  would  live  alway  away  from  his 

God; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode  , 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  -. 

8  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony 

meet. 
The   Saviour  and  brethren   transported  i»; 

greet ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly 

roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  th< 

soul ! 

^«0      Teachers*  social  Pray  er-meetinff,      t).  M 

I  /^  OME  1  let  us  join  our  notes  of  praise, 
v^'     With  all  the  heavenly  throng ; 
^jct  harmony  our  voices  raise, 
And  love  employ  our  song. 

279 


tTl  MONTHLY    COWCEMT 

§  Like  Jesus  let  us  strive  to  be, 
In  temper  and  in  mind  ; 
Forgiving,  humble,  meeK  and  free. 
Benevolent  and  kind. 

<  Lord !  let  no  strife  our  union  spoil. 
But  love  and  friendship  thrive. 
Supply  our  souls  with  holy  oil, 
To  keep  the  flame  aUve. 

'   And  when  at  length  our  weary  feet 
This  vale  of  tears  have  trod  ; 
May  children  and  their  teachers  meet 
Around  the  throne  of  God. 


171  The  Light  of  Zion.  G.   M 

5  TTAIL,  highly  favoured  of  the  skies 

-O.     Awake  to  joys  divine  ; 

Spring  from  the  dust,  transported  rise. 
In  robes  of  splendour  shine. 

J  Before  thy  rising  morn  are  driven 
The  shades  of  midnight  gloom  : 
Bursting  in  brilliant  rays  from  heaven, 
Thy  glorious  light  is  come. 

I  T*  illume  thy  throne,  thy  fame  to  spread 
Thy  Lord  his  love  d^plays. 
And  pours  his  wonders  round  diy  head 
In  everlasting  blaze. 

'  Earth's  proudest  mo-iarchs,  at  command, 
Wi:hin  thy  courts  await ; 
And  millions,  flown  from  every  land. 
Swarm  round  thy  golden  igate. 
280 


MOWTHLT    C3NCEET.      4T55,  II'S 

4  From  realm  to  realm  thy  wondrous  light 
Extends  its  dazzling  sway, 
And  banishes  earth's  gloomy  night 
With  heaven's  reflected  day. 

t72  Responsibility.  S.  Ml 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  1  have, 
A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 
2      To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfil ; 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage, 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 
i      Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 
And  O  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give. 
4      Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray ; 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 

473  Teachers*  Prayer.  L.  M 

I   ]\ /T  AY  we  who  teach  the  rising  race 

iVx     Be  filled,  O  Lord,  with  every  grace 

And  may  thy  Spirit  from  above 

Descend  and  bless  our  work  of  love. 
I  Thv  grace  to  those  we  teach  impart, 

0  Lord,  renew  each  youthful  heart; 

Help  them  from  every  sin  to  flee. 

And  dedicate  their  lives  to  thee. 
?  May  we  in  love  to  them  abound, 

And  zealous  in  the  work  be  found  | 

And  many  seals  may  we  obtain. 

To  strove  our  labour's  not  in  vain. 

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174,    fT5        MONTHLT    COWCEBT. 

i  When  at  thine  awful  bar  they  stAnd, 
O  welcome  them  to  thy  right  hand, 
To  jom  with  us  the  heavenly  lays, 
And  sing  our  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

474r  Teachers*  Meeting.  L.  M. 

*   TNDULGENT  God  of  love  and  powe.-, 

X     Be  with  us  at  this  solemn  hour ! 

Smile  on  our  souls ;  our  plans  approve 

By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love. 
i  Let  each  discordant  thought  be  gone. 

And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one  , 

Let  all  we  have  and  are  combine 

To  forward  objects  so  divine* 

1T5  Pleasure  of  Teaching*  'v.  M. 

i   "DLEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  e   jandi 
O     At  melting  pity's  call, 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  banc    . 
Like  heavenly  manna,  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  may  each  tender  bosom  move, 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutored  youth, 
A  nd  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray 

To  piety  and  truth. 
Children  our  kind  piotection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name 

And  their  Creator  love. 
5  Dehghtful  work  !  young  souls  tc  ^s 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 

To  seek  redeeming  grace. 
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i 


MosTHi^   cor<rr?iE"r      tTS,  4f7 
6  Almighty  God  !  thy  influence  «>hed 
To  aid  this  good  design : 
Th?  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  let  the  praise  be  thine. 

176  Social  Worship.  P.    M 

1  Xl THERE  two  or  three  together  raeet. 

V  V      My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat- 

And  tell  what  I  have  done, 
There  will  I  be  (saith  God)  to  bless. 
And  every  burdened  soul  redress, 

Who  worships  at  my  throne. 

2  Make  one  in  this  assembly,  Lord, 
Speak  to  each  hear  some  cheering  word, 

To  set  the  spirit  free  ; 
Impart  the  Spirit's  gracious  power, 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 

In  fellowship  with  thee. 

477  Prayer  for  Children.  L-    M 

i  1^  LORD!  encouraged  by  thy  grace, 
v^     We  bring  these  children  to  thy  throne 
Give  them  with  thee  a  heavenly  place, 
Let  them  be  thine,  and  thine  alone. 

2  Reniove  from  them  each  stain  of  guilt, 

And  let  them  all  be  sanctified  ; 
Lord !  thou  canst  cleanse  them  if  'hou  wi2 
And  all  their  native  evils  hide. 

3  We  ask  not  foi  them  earthly  blias. 

Or  earthly  honours,  wealth  or  fame  ; 
The  sum  oi  our  deshes  is  this, 
That  they  mav  love  and  fear  thy  namn 
283 


*T8,  4T9       MOKTHLT   CO^rCERT. 

178  Death  of  a  Teacher.  B.    M 

i       117EEP,  little  children,  weep, 
V  V      A  teacher  gone  before  : 
For  those  that  loved  to  see  his  face 
Shall  see  his  face  no  more. 
2      Yet  all  wh  )m  once  he  taught 
To  sit  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  seek  the  blessedness  he  sought, 
May  him  in  glory  meet. 
^      Grieve,  brother  teachers  !  grieve ; 
With  you  he  bore  the  cross  ; 
And  gladly,  for  a  crown  of  life, 
Accounted  all  things  loss. 
1       His  eye,  his  voice,  his  hand 
Still  marshal  you  along  ; 
A  fearless ;  firm,  united  band — 
Quit  you  like  men—- be  strong. 
5      Strong  in  the  Lord  was  he, 
And  valiant  for  the  truth ; 
Go,  train  your  little  ones  to  be 
Christ's  soldiers  from  their  youth. 

^179  Farewell  to  a  Teacher.  L.   M 

1  T^EAR  partnei*  of  our  hopes  and  fears,, 
i.--"  And  wilt  thou  Here  no  longer  dwell 
To  share  our  toils,  and  joys,  and  tears  ? 

And  must  wo  bid  a  sad  farewell  1 

2  Ves^  thou  must  fill  thy  future  lot. 

Far  from  thy  fond  and  cherished  frienda . 
But  not  to  be  by  us  forgot 
While  life  its  beating  pulses  spends. 
I  We'll  think  of  thee  amid  the  scene 
Of  each  returning  Sabbath  day  ; 
A  nd  nowhere  else  with  grief  so  keen, 
Will  mourn  that  thou  art  far  away. 
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CHRISTIAIf   LIFK.  48€» 

4  We'll  think  of  thee  whenever  we  meet, 
Our  weekly  lessons  to  prepare  ; 
Nor  deem  our  social  band  complete, 
Whilst    thou,   dear    friend,    art   wOiatsng 
there. 

I  We'll  think  of  thee  around  the  board 
That  speaks  a  dying  Saviour's  love  ; 
And  trust  our  joy  will  be  restored 
In  endless  fellowship  above. 

i,ord,  let  thy  care  kis  tbotsteps  guard, 
Thy  choicest  blessings  fill  his  heart 

And  crown  hirn  with  thy  rich  reward, 
Where    Christian   friends  no  more  shall 
part. 


i 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE  AND  EXPERIENCE. 


480  Idols,  S.  M 

i         \  H  !  whither  should  I  go, 

^JL.    Curcisncd,  and  sick,  and  Mint 
To  whom  siToald  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  1 

<      My  Saviour  bids  me  come: 
Ah  !  why  do  I  delay? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay ! 

%     What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part  ] 
Which  will  not  let  the  Savijur  lake 
Possession  of  my  heart  ? 


*81,  4S'Z  CHRISTIAN    LIFl 

4      Some  cursed  thing  unknown 
Must  surely  lurk  within  , 
Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom-sin. 
&       Jesus  !  the  hindrance  show, 
Which  1  have  feared  to  see ; 
And  let  me  now  consent  lo  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 
6     Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 
Thy  trying  power  display  ; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  ahine, 
And  take  the  veil  away. 
48 1  Christ  the  Physician.  L»  M 

1  TESUS,  the  sinner's  friend,  to  thee, 
*^      Lost  and  undone,  for  aid  i  tlee  ; 
Weary  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin  ; 
Open  thine  arms,  and  t&ke  me  in 

2  Pity  and  heal  my  sin-sick  soul  ; 

'Tis  thou  alone  canst  make  me  v/ho*« ; 
Dark,  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, 
And  lost  1  am  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  The  mansion  for  thyself  prepare, 
Dispose  my  heart  by  enterijig  there  ; 
'Tis  this  alone  can  make  me  clean ; 
'Tis  this  alone  can  cast  out  sin. 

i  What  shall  I  say  thy  grace  to  move  f 
Lord,  I  am  sin,  but  thou  art  luve ; 
1  give  up  every  plea  beside, — 
Lord,  I  am  lost,  but  thou  hast  died. 

IS^  Ood  our  Portion.  C    M. 

I  ''piIOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God, 
1.      Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  to  obe?  lh|  wmi 
And  BufFca  no  delay, 
986 


AHB    EXPERIEHCl.  ^^^ 

2  I  choo8«  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 
And  glory  in  my  choK-e  ; 
Nn  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 
5    The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 
I  set  before  mine  eves  ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
A]id  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  if  once  1  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways  ; 
Then  turn  rny  feet  to  thy  commands, 
And  trust  thy  pardoning  grace. 

5  Novk^  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 

0  save  thy  servant",  Lord  ! 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-placQ, 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

6  rhou  hast  inclined  this  heart  of  mine 

Thy  statutes  to  fuiiil ; 
And  thus  till  mortal  life  shall  qtiq 
Would  I  perform  thy  will. 

^  o  «S  Uncertainty. 

\  ''^"^IS  a  point  I  long  to  knov/, 
jL      Oft  it  causes  aiLsious  thought 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ? 
Am  1  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 
2  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove. 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  i  knew  a  Saviour's  love  t 
I  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 
All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild, 
filled  with  unbelief  and  ain, 
Can  1  deem  myself  a  child  ? 

2Sf 


*»4,  485  CHBISTIAH    ITFB 

%  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  caae, 
Thou  who  art  thy  people's  sub  ; 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 
5  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more 
If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray  ; 
!f  I  have  not  bved  before. 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

m4:  TrmZeal.  C    M 

'■  *"/£  \L  is  that  pure  and  hoavenl}'  [kin& 

/-i     The  fire  of  love  supplies; 

While  that  which  often  bears  the  naom 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 

Can  pity  and  forbear ; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce,  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  Self  may  its  poor  reward  obtain, 

And  be  applauded  here  ; 
But  zeal  the  best  applause  will  gain., 
When  Jesus  shall  appear. 

4  O  Lord,  the  idol  self  dethrone, 

And  from  our  hearts  remove ; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown. 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 

485  Lord,  search  met  L.   !^1 

i  ^"^  OD,  from  his  high  and  lofty  throne, 
O"     Stoops  to  behold  all  earthly  things ; 
To  him  the  minds  of  all  are  known, 
From  meanest  slaves  to  mightiest  kings. 
2  Does  pride,  or  love  of  man's  applause, 
Usurp  dominion  o'er  my  heart  If 
Or  does  the  love  of  Jesus'  cause, 
\iii  sacred  energy  impart  ? 
%8A 


S  While  1  address  the  young — •"  tie  wise, 
O  fly  to  Jesus  and  his  cross  !" 
Do  I  ail  earthly  things  despise, 
And  count  them  but  as  duBt  artd  droea  5 
4  Lord,  search  my  motiv^a,  try  my  heart. 
And  show  me  every  secret  sin  ; 
That  I  may  ne'er  from  thee  depan, 
And  thou  may 'st  always  rule  wiihiii 

4S&  The  Resolution.  C.   M 

"11.7ITNESS,  ye  men  and  angek,  nuy^ 
VV      Before  the  Lord  we  epeak  . 
To  him  we  make  our  Boiemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break : 

2  I'hat,  long  as  life  itself  shall  iust, 

Ourselvea  to  Christ  we  yield ; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  om  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely, 
That,  with  returning  wants,  the  Lord 
Will  all  our  need  supply. 

4  Lo^d,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  irighi. 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways ; 
And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  pravsr^s 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praii^ 

487  Vain  Boasting.  ^     ^ 

i       T>EWARE  of  Peter's  word, 

-O     Nor  confidently  say, 
1  never  will  deny  the  Lord, 

But  grant  I  never  may. 

5  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek 
Hie  stren^^h  in  God  slona, 

h.nd  e'en  an  an^ei  would  be  weak, 
Who  trufited  m  his  own- 

T   .  ^ 


B       Retreat  beneath  his  wings, 
And  in  his  grace  confide  ; 
This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings 
Than  ail  his  works  beside. 
4       In  Jesus  is  our  store  ; 

Grace  issues  from  his  throne  ; 
Whoever  says,  **  I  wj\nt  no  more," 
Confesses  he  has  none. 

1 88  The  Surrender.  8,  7,  4. 

(   'll/'ELGOME,  welcome,  dear  Redeetpe 
V  \       Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine : 
L  ord,  I  mak^  a  full  surrender, 
Every  power  and  thought  be  thine  ; 

Thine  entirely, 
Through  eternal  ages  thine. 
I   Known  to  hU  to  be  thy  mansion, 
Earth  ari  hell  will  disappear; 
Or  in  vain,  attempt  nossession, 
When  tSey  find  ine  Lord  is  near 

Sb'>ut,  0  Zion  ! 
Shout,  ye  saints,  the  Lord  is  here  ! 
1:89  Communion  with  God.  L     M. 

I  ]\/FY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
1^1.     A  otranger  to  myself  and  thee  ; 
Amid  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  lovo. 
3  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  eusih 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  f 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  lei  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  f 
3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense , 
One  Bov'ireign  word  can  draw  me  theaca  » 
4  would  )bey  the  voice  divine, 
K.nd  all    ifcrior  joys  reeisTn- 


ANB    EXPEBIENCB.         490,    191 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn , 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 
My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find.     * 
too  IrrDportance  of  Time.  8,  8,  *6 

1  T   O  !  on  a  narrow  neck  af  land, 

1^    'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand 

Yet  how  insensible  ! 
Al  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 

2  O  God !  my  inmost  soul  convert. 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress  ; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late, 

By  thy  almighty  grace. 

5  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array. 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  in  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar : 
O  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there. 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ! 
4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holv  joy  and  holy  fear. 

To  make  my  calling  sure  ; 
Assist,  O  Lora,  a  feeble  worm, 
Then  shall  I  all  thy  will  perform, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

491  Hindermenot.  O.  M 

IN  all  my  Lord's  appomted  ways. 
My  journey  FH  pursue; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much  loved  staintsi. 
For  I  muai  go  with  you. 


ii32,   4^93  rHRISTIAN     LIF» 

i  Through  floods  and  i^anies,  if  Jesus  ks^ 
I'ii  follow  where  he  goes  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  shall  be  my  cry. 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 
i  Through  duty  and  through  trials  too^ 
I'll  go  at  his  command  : 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 
t  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 
Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not,  come,  welcome  death, 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

■1.92  Orace.  O.    M. 

1     A  MAZING  grace  !  how  aweet  the  80urd 
-TI.     That  saved  a  wretch  like  me  ! 
1  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  bhnd,  but  now  I  see. 
t  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  feel, 
And  grace  my  fears  reheved  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear 
The  hour  I  first  believed. 
I  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snaree 
I  have  already  come  : 
'Tis  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 
I   And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 
And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

i0O  Pressing-  onwards,  C  M 

AWAKE,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve 
And  press  with  vigour  on  ; 
h  heavenly  race  demands  thy  sea^l 
And  an  immortal  crown, 
292 


S  A  cload  of  witnesses  around 
Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 
i  'Tis  God's  all- animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  nresents  tne  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

^94  Eternal  Life.  ^     ^ 

1  T  LIVE  to  die,  I  die  to  live, 

X     And  live,  no  more  to  die  again ; 
In  death  I  shall  a  life  receive. 
In  worlds  remote  from  death  and  pain. 

2  This  life  I  owe  to  Him  who  died, 

And  rose,  and  reigns  in  yonder  skies ; 
I  triumph  through  the  Crucified, 
And  dead  with  Christ,  with  Christ  sh^aD 
rise. 

3  His  wondrous  death  my  life  ensures. 

His  wondrous  rising  death  destroys 
While  Jesus  lives,  my  life  endures. 
That  life  the  measure  of  my  joys. 

4  Then  let  me  live,  and  let  me  die. 

To  Him  who  hved  and  died  for  me  ; 
That  I  may  rise  with  Him  or  high, 
To  life  and  immortality. 

195  Rock  of  Ages.  '' ^ 

1  Ty  UCK  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me, 

XV     Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee ; 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 

Be  of  sin  ':he  do?ible  cure, 

Sav3  from  wrath  and  oake  me  pure. 
293 


*®^  CHRISTIAN    TllSB 

«  Should  rrv  tears  for  ever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
'T'hou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  chng. 

^  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  deatn, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages  !  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 

496  Christian  Warfare.  S-  M 

I       O OLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
O     And  put  your  armour  on. 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  s  4ppii8S. 
Through  his  eternal  Son  ; 
I      Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 
And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 
§       Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 
With  ali  his  strength  endued  ; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  ; 
That  having  all  things  done. 
And  all  your  conflicts  past. 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  aiojse. 
And  stand  entire  at  last, 
5      Stand,  then,  against  your  foes 
In  close  and  firm  array. 
Legions  of  enemies  oppose 
Throughout  the  evil  daf  i 
294 


6  But  meet  the  sons  ot  night, 
And  mock  their  vain  design, 

Armed  in  the  arms  of  heavenly  light, 
Of  righteousness  divine. 

7  Leave  no  unguarded  place, 
No  weakness  of  the  soul ; 

Take  every  virtue,  every  grace, 
And  fortify  the  whole : 

8  Indissolubly  joinec. 
To  battle  all  proceed ; 

But  arm  yourselves  with  all  the  minJ 
That  was  in  Christ  your  Head. 

IHT  Ccmmunionwith  Ood.  L.    M, 

i   T^AR  frommyilioxtghis,  vain  world,  begone. 
-C      Let  my  religious  hours  alune  : 
From  flesh  and  sense  I  would  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  the-e 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire, 
To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love, 
And  feel  thine  influence  from  above.  ^ 

B  When  I  can  say  that  God  is  mine. 
When  I  can  see  thy  glories  shine, 
rU  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  men  call  rich  and  great. 

4  Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  han<i. 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land ; 
And  in  thy  temple  let  me  know 
The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow 

198  Christ  the  Rock.  C  M 

1   TN  every  care  that  dims  the  mind, 

L     When  dark  temptations  press. 

Let  me  with  Christ  a  shelter  (ind, 

My  Rock,  my  Righteoupness. 

895 


?H!?  CHHISTXAM    MXt^ 

§  If  man  conspire  my  hopes  to  biait. 
Or  sickness  come,  or  pain  ; 
And  peace  and  joy  have  quickly  past. 
And  fail  to  cheer  again: 
?   Then,  Lord,  amidst  the  darkest  night, 
And  through  the  stormiest  day, 
Be  thou  for  ever  in  my  sight , 
M.y  Rock !  my  Hope,  my  Stay  ! 

199  Wheat  and  Tares.  L    M 

THOUGH  in  the  earthly  church  below 
The  wheat  and  tares  together  grow  ; 

Jesus  ere  long  will  weed  the  crop, 

And  pluck  the  tares  in  anger  up. 
i  Will  it  relieve  their  horrors  there, 

To  rei-ollect  their  stations  here  ; 

How  much  they  heard,  howmuch  they  knew 

How  long  among  the  wheat  they  grew  ? 
3  Oh !  thils  will  aggravate  their  case ! 

They  perished  under  means  of  grace  ; 

To  them  the  word,  of  life  and  faith 
'  Became  an  instrument  of  death. 
I   We  seem  aUke  when  thus  we  meet, — 

Strangers  might  think  we  all  were  wheat 

But  to  the  Lord's  alj-searching  eyes, 

Each  heart  appears  without  disguise. 
5  The  tares  are  spared  for  various  ends, 

Some  for  the  sake  of  praying  friends; 

Others,  the  Lord,  against  their  will, 

Kmploys  his  counsel  to  fulfil. 
5  But  though  they  grow  so  tall  and  strong 

His  plan  will  not  require  them  long  ; 

[n  harvest,  when  he  saves  his  own, 

The  tares  shall  bto  hell  be  thrown 

%9e 


5^00  Conjidenee  in  God.  C  M 

1  \ irHlLE  thee  I  eieek,  protecting  Power  * 
VV      Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  7'hy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed 

To  thee  my  thovighit^  would  soar  t 
TW  merc>  o'er  my  lifo  haa  flowed  i 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  hia,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  «ec  ' 
Each  blea&ing  to  my  houI  lucst  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shal)  find  delight  in  praise, 

Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 
&   When  gladness  wings  my  favoured  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 

My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 
6   My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear  ; 

That  heart  will  rest  on  thee. 

5? 01  Sabhath  Evening  Song.  L.  M 

1  iVTILLIONS  within  thy  courts  have  met 
iVJ.  "Millions  this  day  before  thee  bowed : 
Their  faces  Zion-ward  were  set, 

Vows  with  their  lips  to  thee  they  vowed : 

2  But  thou,  soul-searching  God!  hast  known 
Tiie  hearts  of  all  that  bent  the  knee. 

And  hast  accepted  those  alone 

In  so'jit  that  ha^-e  worshipped  thee. 

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50!*,  S03  CH^TSTTAJr    M»S 

3  And  not  &  prayer,  a  tear,  a  sigh. 
Hath  tailed  to-day  some  suit  to  gain 
To  those  in  trouble  thou  wert  nigh, 
Not  one  hath  sought  thy  face  in  vai:i. 

4  Yet  one  prayer  more  ; — and  be  it  one 
In  which  both  heaven  and  earth  accord. 
Fulfil  thy  promise  to  thy  Son, 

Let  ail  that  breathe  call  Jesus,  Lord. 

SOU  The  Redeemed  in  Heaven.  CM, 

I   I3RAISE  to  the  Lord,  for  they  are  past, 
X       They  are  gone  safe  before  ; 
They've  borne  the  wildest  tempest  blaet, 
And  heard  the  last  storm's  roar. 
^  Mourners  they  were— they  weep  not  now  ; 
Sick— now  they  know  not  pain ; 
And  glory  shines  On  every  brow 
Of  that  once  feeble  train. 
3  O!  blest,  and  beautiful,  and  bright, 
How  fair  thoir  v/hite  robes  ff learn  ; 
O  !  to  behold  the  glorious  sight 
With  not  a  veil  between. 
I  Yet  once,  like  us,  with  treiribHnj,^  fear, 
Their  unknown  path  thej^  viev/cd  ; 
Now,  God  hiis  wiped  aw&y  each  '.oar 
From  aH  that  mvltitudc. 
8  Shout !  they  have  gained  their  rest  ai  last, 
The  port  where  they  would  be  ; 
Through  adverse  gales  and  tempes-t'e  bins' 
Their  followers  still  are  we. 

503  Wfilconu  to  Death.  •  0,  ^1 

I  TT7ELC0ME  the  sweet,  the  sacred  nour- 
VV      Ye  moments  swiftly  roll, 
When  earth  shall  yield  her  boasted  powe; 
To  bind  my  parting  soul 
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A.WD    ftXfCBIRHCV.  *0» 

£   Welcome  the  pang  that  calls  me  aome 
To  scenes  of  long-sought  rest ; 
Welcome  the  voice  that  whispers,  *'  Comi 
To  Jesus'  pitying  breast." 

3  There  grief  her  murmurs  shall  forego, 
And  sin  its  power  resign ; 
Pur^  joy  and  love  unruffled  flow, 
And  God  be  ever  mine. 

^   O  could  I  now  those  joys  foresee 
That  soon  shall  be  mv  own  ; 
When,  freed  from  sin,  from  sorrow  fre«, 
I'm  filled  with  God  alone  ; 

6  Death's  lonely  vale  should  echo  wide 
With  songs  of  sin  forgiven ; 
I'ill,  wafted  o'er  by  Jordan's  tide, 
I  join  the  notes  of  heaven. 

**>(^4  Call  from  the  Heathen.  8,    7 

1  IITAFTED  o'er  the  breast  of  ocean, 
V  V      Hark  !  a  voice  attracts  the  ear  ; 

Hushed  be  every  rude  commotion  ; 
Soft  and  low  it  murmurs  near — 
'*  Lo,  we  perish !  ve  can  save, 
F  earless  venture  o  er  the  wave." 

2  Yea,  ye  heard  it,  sainted  spirits, 

Thron'd  in  radiance  ever  bright, 
Where,  exalted,  each  inherits 

Glory  in  yon  world  of  light ; 
Heard  it,  and  obeyed  the  call  , 
'^»f^rved  vour  God   and  left  your  all. 

899 


505  LHRISTI4W    M*a 

3  And  ye  hear  it,  ye  who  hasten 
In  the  path  bv  martyrs  trod 
Human  suffering  to  lessen, 

Souls  immortal  bring  to  God  : 
Followers  oi  your  gracious  Lord, 
Mercy  will  your  names  record. 
i  Who  hears  not  the  invitation, 

"  Come  and  lie Ip,"  from  many  a  land  9 
*Vho  would  not  proclaim  salvation, 

Fearless,  at  his  Lord's  command; 
Making  glad  the  wilderness 
With  his  niessages  of  peace  ? 
i  Praise  and  blessing  never  ending, 
Jesus  to  thy  name  be  given : 
Thou  didst  once,  for  man  descending, 
Leave  the  highest  throne  of  heaven: 
Souls  by  thee  redeemed  shall  swell 
Songs  of  love  unspeakable. 
505  Religion.  I*.  M. 

I  /^  COME,  thou  great  and  gracious  Power. 
\-J     Accept  a  home  within  my  breast ; 
My  spirit  cheer  in  every  hour, 
In  every  season  give  me  rest. 
?  O  teach  me  well  to  know  my  heart, 
My  folly  and  my  sin  to  see ; 
On  earth  to  bear  a  lowly  part, 
And  give  myself  and  all  to  thee. 
i  Teach  me  to  trust  a  Saviour's  name. 
To  feel  a  Saviour's  dying  love  ; 
To  be  redeemed — be  that  my  fame, — 
My  honours  let  me  seek  above. 
i  When  pleasure  cheers  and  friendship  smiles. 
And  smoothly  sweeps  my  bark  along, 
Then  save  me  from  the  tempter's  wiles, 
Be  thou  my  joy,  be  thou  my  song. 
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HHD     EXPfiRIEKCK.  SOl} 

5  Ana  when  affliction's  gloomy  power 
Shall  shroud  my  soul  m  sad  dismay  ; 
Rise  thou,  a  star  to  cheer  that  hour, 
And  lead  me  through  the  darkened  wai'. 
5  Yea,  at  the  last,  when  ghastly  death 

This  life's  short  brittle  thread  shall  bre^k 
Do  thou  attend  my  latest  breath, 
Thy  Spirit  clothe  me  when  I  wake. 
7  And  when  around  the  judgment  throne 
The  myriads  of  the  eartn  shall  meet, 
O  wjlt  thou  then  my  spirit  e^n, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  bliss  complete  ! 

^06  Heaven  in  Prospect,  *i   ' 

1  'pALMS  of  glory,  raiment  bright, 
-IT  Crowns  that  never  fade  away, 
Gird  and  deck  the  saints  in  light. 

Priests  and  kings  and  conquerors  they 

2  Yet  the  conquerors  hnim  their  palms 

To  the  Lamb  amidst  tne  throne, 
And  proclaim  in  joyful  psalms. 
Victory  through  nis  cross  alone. 
I  Kings  for  harps  their  crowns  resign, 
Crying,  asihey  strike  the  chords, 
*'  Take  the  kingdom — it  is  thine, 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords  I'' 
{  Round  the  altar,  pnests  confess, 
If  their  robes  are  white  as  snow, 
'Twas  the  Saviour's  righteousness^ 
And  his  blood  that  made  them  so. 
5  Who  are  these  I — on  earth  they  dwelt 
dinners  once  of  Adam's  race  ; 
Built  and  fear  and  suffering  felt, 
But  were  saved  b?  Bovereii?ri  grrac© 


5^^*^  CHRISTIAN    LFFS. 

6  They  were  mortal,  too,  like  us ; 

Ah  !  when  we,  like  them,  shall  die, 
May  our  souls,  translated  thus, 
Triumph,  reign,  and  shine  on  high  ! 

507        The  Teacher  in  view  of  Death.  8*« 

TO  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope, 
My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone ; 
Oh  bear  me,  ye  cherubim,  up, 
And  waft  me  away  to  his  throne. 
3  My  Saviour,  whom  absent  Hove, 
Whom  not  having  seen,  I  adore, 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 
Ail  glory,  dominion,  and  power ; 
3  Dissolve  thou  the  bands  that  detain 
My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee 
O  strike  off  the  adamant  chain. 
And  make  me  eternally  free. 
i  Then  that  happy  era  begins 

When  arrayed  in  thy  glory  I  ahini? 
4nd  no  longer  pierce  with  my  sinii 
The  bos«>m  on  which  I  recline. 
S09 


DISMISSIONS.  508,  509 

DISMISSION  AND   DOXOLOGIieS. 

^i}S  S.  M. 

'      Tl|rE  now  from  school  depart, 

tV      Grace  in  God's  house  to  seek; 
Be  present,  Lord,  with  every  hearty 
There  and  throughout  the  w^ek. 
2  May  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 

Rule  us  in  peace  and  love ; 
And  when  on  earth  thy  will  is  done, 
Receive  our  souls  above 

M}9  Dismission.  B,  7,  4. 

1  f  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
i^  Fill  omr  hearts  with  joy  and  peace 
Let  us  each  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  ; 

O  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  rhanks  we  give,  and  adoration 

For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  Uvea  abound ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 
^  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
•   Us  from  earth  to  call  away ; 
Dome  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven. 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay- 
May  we,  ready, 
Hme  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

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SIO — S13  DiSMiasioM. 

llIO    •  Parting  Hymn.  ^»   M, 

I   /^OME,  Christian  brethren,  ore  we  pan, 
V-^     Join  every  voice  and  every  heart ; 
One  solemn  hymn  to  God  v/e  raise  | 
One  final  song  of  grateful  preise. 

3  Teachers  !  we  here  may  meet  lio  rnorej 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore ; 
And  there,  released  from  toil  and  pain, 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

§il  Parting'.  L.  M 

I   Tj^ATHER,  once  more  let  grateful  praise 

1/      And  humble  prayer  to  iTiee  ascend  ; 

Thou  Guide  and  Guardian  of  our  ways, 

Our  first,  and  last,  and  only  Friend. 
%  Since  every  day  and  hour  that's  gone 

Has  been  with  mercy  richly  crowned  ; 

Mercy,  we  know,  shall  still  flow  on, 

For  ever  sure,  as  time  rolls  round. 
i  Hear,  then,  the  parting  prayers  we  pour, 

And  bind  our  hearts  in  love  alone  ; 

Though  we  may  meet  on  earth  no  more. 

May  we  at  last  surround  thy  throne. 

Sl^  Prayer  at  Parting.  ^-  ^ 

DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord. 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive. 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  hve. 
%  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good 
Wash  all  our  works  m  Jesus'  blood  • 
Give  every  fettered  ficul  release 
A.nd  bid  us  all  dcpaj  t  la  peace 
304 


DOXOLOOI1S.  6 1  ^ ^  S^ 

SJ3  L,M, 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 

514  C.  M. 

Let  God  the  Father,  and  the  S«n 

And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  kw-'Wii 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

515  S.  M. 

Give  to  the  Father  praise, 
Give  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  me  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 

516  S.  M. 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

517  L.  M. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  hoei, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

.'.IS  8,  7. 

1   ]\/|  ■^^  ^^^  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
iVJ.     And  the  Father's  boundless  li^i^e. 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  UDon  us  from  above  ; 

D  sag 


i  Thus  may  we  abide  m  union 
With  each  other  aftd  the  Lord ; 
And  possess,  m  sweet  communion, 
JovB  which  earth  cannot  afTord. 

519  CM. 

1  jV;  O  Vv  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  shm 
l^      Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 

For  ever  on  thy  head. 

2  Thou  (last  redeemed  us  by  thy  blood, 

And  set  the  prisoners  free  ; 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  witii  tliee. 

i  /^  LORY  to  the  Father  give, 
vJ     God,  in  whom  we  move  and  livf 
Children's  prayers  he  deigns  to  hear, 
Children's  songs  delight  his  ear. 

2  Glory  to  the  Son  we  bring. 
Christ,  our  prophet,  priest,  and  king 
Children,  raise  your  sweetest  strain. 
To  the  Lamb,  for  he  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost 
Be  this  day  a  pentecost ' 
Children's  minds  may  he  inspire, 
Touch  their  tongues  with  holy  firs 

4  Glory  m  the  highest  be 
To  the  blessed  Trinity, 
For  the  gospel  from  above, 

For  the  v/ord  that  "  God  ia  lofd   ' 

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Sm^PLEMENT. 


*j|fil       A  poor^  wayfaring  Mit,  of  Qritf       ^«  '^  ' 

\     \    POOR,  wayfaring  man  of  grief 
t\.     Haih  often  crossed  me  on  my  way, 
Who  sued  so  humbly  for  relief, 

Thai  I  could  never  answer  Nay. 
I  had  not  power  to  ask  his  name, 
Whither  he  went,  or  whence  he  came ; 
Yet  there  was  something  in  his  eye 
That  won  my  love,  I  knew  not  why. 

3  Once,  when  my  scanty  meal  was  spread, 
He  entered  ;  not  a  word  he  spako  , 
Just  perishing  for  want  of  bread, 

I  gave  him  ail ,  he  blessed  it,  brake, 
Andate,  but  gave  me  part  again. 
Mine  was  an  angel's  portion  then ; 
And  while  I  fed  with  eager  haste. 
The  crust  was  manna  tr  my  taste. 

3  I  spied  him  where  a  fountain  burst       Igor.-. 
Clear   from   the   rock  ;    his  strength  waj 
The  heedless  water  mocked  his  thirst ; 

He  heard  it,  saw  it  hurrying  on. 
I  ran  and  raised  the  sufferer  up ; 
Thrice  fropi  the  stream  he  drained  my  cup 
Dipped,  a'f?(i  returned  it  runnmg  o'er : 
{  djank,  and  never  thirsted  more. 

307 


$551  8UPPLEMEWT. 

4  "I  w&«  nignt:  the  floods  wfjre  out      it  ble^ 

A  wintry  hurricane  aloof ; 
I  heard  his  voice  abroad,  and  flew 

To  bid  him  welcome  to  my  roof. 
1  warmed,  I  clothed,  I  cheered  my  guest  ; 
Laid  him  on  mine  own  couch  to  rest ; 
Then  made  the  earth  my  bed,  and  seemed 
In  Eden's  garden  while  I  dreamed. 

^  Stripped,  wounded,  beaten  nigh  to  death, 
I  found  him  by  the  highway  side  ; 
I  roused  his  pulse,  brought  back  his  breath 

Revived  his  spirit,  and  supplied 
Wine,  oil,  refreshment ;  he  was  healed 
I  had,  myself,  a  wound  concealed  ; 
Biit,  from  that  hour,  forgot  the  smart, 
And  peace  bound  up  my  broken  heart, 

5  In  prison  I  saw  him  next,  condemned 

To  meet  a  traitor's  doom  at  morn ; 
The  tide  of  lying  tongues  I  stemmed, 

And  honoured  him  'mid  shame  and  BCOii 
My  friendship's  utmost  zeal  to  try, 
He  affked  if  I  for  him  would  die  ; 
The  flesh  was  weak,  my  blood  ran  chil'. 
But  the  free  spirit  cried,  '*  I  will  !'* 

7  Then,  in  a  moment,  to  my  view 

The  stranger  started  from  disguise  ; 
The  tokens  m  his  hands  I  knew  ; 

My  Saviour  stood  before  my  eyea ! 
He  spake,  and  my  poor  name  he  named 
'*  Of  me  thou  hast  not  been  ashamed ; 
These  deeds  shall  thy  memorial  be  ; 
Fear  not ;  thou  didst  it  unto  me" 
308 


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{  /'"10ME,  tnou  Almighty  King 
v-/     Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father,  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  Days. 

I  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies ; 

Now  n:ake  them  fall ! 
Let  thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  stayed ; 
Lord,  hear  our  call ! 

'i  Come,  thou  incarnate  Word 
Gird  Oil  thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend ! 
Come,  ana  thy  people  bless; 
Come,  give  thy  word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness 

On  us  descend ! 

l^O  Feed  my  Lambs.  ^i  "^ 

"  C^EED  my  lambs!" — 'how  condescenduu: 

A       How  compassionate  the  grace 
Of  the  Saviour,  just  ascending, 
Thus  to  bless  our  infant  race  ! 

^  Richest  treasure,  dearest  token, 
From  his  stores  of  love  to  give ; 
^ept  from  age  to  age  unbrokea, 
iVU  its  oounty  w?  receive  ; 

300 


^  Who,  without  that  word  of  blessinf 
Could  our  dark  estate  have  toid  ? 
Sill  and  wo  our  souls  distressing, 
Lost  and  wandering  from  his  fold, 

4  '*  Feed  my  lambs !"  jre  pastors   hear  si ; 
Feed  the  flock  of  his  own  hand ; 
Oh,  ibr  him,  for  us,  revere  it ; 
Keep  the  Shepherd's  last  command. 

J^24  Worthy  the  Lamb.  ^    ^ 

GLORY  to  God  on  high! 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 
*'  Praise  ye  his  name  !" 
Angels,  his  love  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Saints,  sing  for  evermore, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

I  Join  all  the  ransomed  race, 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  his  name, 
in  him  we  will  rejoice, 
Making  a  cheerful  noise, 
Shouting,  with  heart  and  voice 

**  Worthy  the  Lamb  !" 

I  Soon  must  we  change  our  plac«, 
Yet  will  we  never  cease 

Praising  his  name  ; 

Still  will  we  tribute  brin^  , 

Hail  him  our  gracious  King ; 

,  And,  thrwjgh  all  ages,  sing, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  1" 

SIC 


ir-|P5'LSiaS;T8rT.  525     t.,$. 


423  Oo  to  thy  Rest,  my  Child.  6^3. 

\  /^  O  to  thy  rest,  my  child  ; 
vX     Go  lo  thy  dreamless  bed. 
Gentle  and  meek  and  miid, 

With  blessings  on  ihy  head. 
Fresh  roses  in  ihy  hana, 

Buds  on  thy  pillow  laid, 
Haste  from  this  fearful  land, 

Where  flowers  so  quickly  face. 

2   Before  thy  heart  might  learn 

In  waywardness  to  stray  ; 
Before  thy  feet  could  turn 

The  dark  and  downward  way  ; 
Ere  sin  might  wound  thy  he&rt, 

Or  sorrow  wake  the  tear, 
Rise  to  thy  home  of  rest, 

In  yon  celestial  sphere. 

?  Because  thy  smile  was  fair, 

Thy  lips  and  eyes  so  bri|fht :  ^ 

Because  thy  cradle  care 

Was  sucn  a  fond  delight , 
Shall  love  with  weak  embrace, 

Thy  heavenward  flight  detain  ? 
No  !  angel,  seek  thy  place 

Amid  yon  cherub  train. 

5^2&  The  Morning  Bells.  8,7 

1   IT  ARK  !  the  morning  bells  are  ringing! 
O-     Children,  haste  without  delay  ; 
rayers  of  thousands  now  are  winging 
(Id  to  heaven  their  silent  way 

311 


^^T  SUPPLEMESTT. 

2  'Tis  an  hour  of  happy  meeting, 

Children  meet  for  praise  and  prayer  4 
But  the  hour  is  short  and  fleeting , 
Let  us,  then,  be  early  there. 

3  Do  not  keep  our  teachers  waiting, 

While  you  tarry  by  the  way ; 
Nor  disturb  the  school  reciting ; 
'Tis  the  holy  Sabbath  day. 

4  Children,  haste;  the  bells  are  ringing, 

And  the  morning's  bright  and  fair 
Thousands  now  unite  in  singmg  ; 
Thousands,  too,  in  solemn  prayer. 

527  The  joyful  Meetinsr.  C.  x^ 

I  TTOW  pleasant  thus  to  dwell  below, 
ill-     In  fellowship  of  love  ; 
And  though  we  part,  'tis  bUss  to  know 
The  good  shall  meet  above. 

O  !  that  will  be  joyful,  joyful,  joyftil. 

O  !  that  will  be  joyful, 

To  meet  to  part  no  more. 

To  meet  to  part  no  more^ 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore, 

And  sing  the  everlasting  song, 

With  those  who've  gone  before. 

^*2  Yes,  happy  thought  I   when  we  are  free 
From  earthly  grief  and  pain. 
In  heaven  we  shall  each  other  see, 
And  never  part  agani. 
O  !  that  will  be  joyM,  &a 
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BUPPLEMEWT.  52$^ 

%  The  children  who  have  loved  the  Lord 
Shall  hail  their  teachers  there  ; 
And  teachers  gain  the  rich  reward 
Of  all  their  toil  and  care. 
O  !  that  will  be  joyful,  &c. 

4  Then  let  us  each,  m  strength  divine, 

Still  walk  in  wisdom's  ways : 
That  we,  wkh  those  we  love,  ma)  jom 
In  never-ending  praise. 
O  !  that  will  be  joyful,  &c. 

^^O  How  beauteous  are  their  Feet.        S.  M 

1  TTOW  beauteous  are  their  fee:, 
XX     Who  stand  on  Zion' 8  hill! 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are] 

**  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King: 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here. 

5  How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  near  this  joyful  sound, 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  fotg 
And  sought,  but  never  found  [ 

4       How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  die4  without  the  sight. 

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529,  530  SUPPLEMES^T. 

5       The  watchmen  join  their  voios 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  break?  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

S      The  Lord  makes  bare  his  am 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

6^0  Lord,  teach  us  how  to  Pray.  ^i    ^ 

1  T   ORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
jLj     And  give  us  hearts  to  ask  ; 

Or  all  we  think,  or  do,  or  say, 
Will  be  a  tiresome  task. 

2  Thy  Holy  Spirit  send, 
Our  bosoms  to  inspire ; 

Then  shall  our  praise  to  thee  ascend. 
With  pure  and  warm  desire, 

3  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 
Present  our  prayers  above  ; 

And  spread  abroad,  o'er  all  thou  sseel, 
The  mantle  of  thy  love. 

4  Teach  us  to  iind  our  bliss 
In  earnest,  fervent  prayer ; 

For  where  we  pray  our  Saviour  19 
And  bliss  is  only  there. 

5?30  My  Beloved.  S»  ^ 


^M 


Y  beloved,  wilt  thou  ow/i  me, 
When  my  heart  is  all  defiled  f 
Though  thy  dying  love  has  won  me, 
Can  I  deem  thee  reconciled  t 
814 


2  My  beloved,  pass  before  me  , 

"Never  from  my  sight  remove; 
Many  waters  flowmg  o'er  me, 
Fold  me  in  thy  sheltering  love. 

3  My  beloved,  safely  hide  me 

la  the  drear  and  cloudy  day  ; 
fire  the  windy  storm  has  tried  me, 
Hide  my  trembling  soul,  1  pray. 

4  My  beloved,  kindly  take  me 

To  thy  sympathizing  breast ; 

Nover,  never  more  forsake  me  ; 

Guide  me  to  the  land  of  rest. 


&31  My  Country,  *tis  of  tkc$.  6«  4 

1  Tl/T  Y  country  !  'tis  of  thee 
iVx     Sweet  land  of  hberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing: 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  moimtain  aide 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country  !  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free, 

Thy  name  I  love ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hilis . 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills, 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song ; 

Sid 


532,  533  SUPPLBMEFIf, 

Let  mortal  tongues  awake  , 
Let  ail  that  breathe  partake  ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break 
The  sound  prolong. 

4  Oar  fathers'  God!  to  thee, 
Author  of  hberty ! 

To  thee  we  sing ; 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King  ! 

do2  E(trly  Consecration.  ^'  ^ 

1  IVT  O  W  that  our  journey's  just  begun, 
1^      Our  road  so  little  trod, 

We'll  come,  before  we  further  run, 
And  give  ourselves  to  God. 

2  And  lest  we  should  be  ever  led 

Through  sinful  paths  to  stray, 
We  would  at  once  begin  to  tread 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  way. 

3  What  sorrows  may  our  steps  attend, 

We  never  can  foretell ; 
But  if  the  Lord  will  be  our  friend, 
We  know  that  all  is  well. 

^  *l  3  Our  FAtkcr  tn  Heaven.  1  ^ 

OUR  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy 
name ; 
May  thy  kingdom,  all  holy,  on  earth  be  th* 

same. 
O  give  to  ua  daily  our  portian  of  bread : 
it  is  from  tny  bounty  that  all  must  be  fe*? 
916 


«  Forgive  our  transgression,  and   fp.^ch  us  to 

know 
That  humble  compassion  that  pardons  eacij 

foe. 
Save  us  from  temptation,  from  weakness  and 

sin; 
And  thine  be  the  giory,  for  ever.   Amen. 

534  Church  in  Affliction-  ll's 

1  i\  ZION,  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave, 
\J     Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no 

man  can  save  ; 

With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terrors  dis- 
mayed, 

In  toiling  and  rowing  thy  strength  is  decayed. 

2  Loud  roaring-,  the  billows  now  nigh  over- 

whelm, 
But  skilful' s  the  pilot  who  sits  at  the  helm ; 
His  wisdom  conducts   thee,  his  power  d© 

fends ; 
In  safety  and  quiet  thy  warfare  he  ends. 

3^*0  fearful !  O  faithless !"  in  mercy  he  cries ; 
*  My  promise,  my  tri>th,  are  they  light  in 

thine  eyes  ? 
StiU,  still  I  am  with  thee,  my  promise  shal} 

stand. 
Through  tempest  and  tossing  I'll  bring  thee 
to  land.   , 

4   "Then  trust  me,  and  fear  not;   ihy  life  U 
secure. 
My  wisdom  is  perfect,  supreme  is  my  pov/er  j 
3n 


535>   53G  9TC7P?LEMEI(rT 

In  love  1  correct  thee,  thy  soul  to  retine, 
To  make  thee  at  length  in  my  hkene8i»  to 
shme.' 

&tl5  Praise  to  Ood  '3'*« 

1  |3RAiSE  to  God  ! — immortal  praise, 
JT  For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 

Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  All  that  spring,  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  o'erflowing  stores: 

3  These  to  that  dear  Source  we  owe, 
Whence  our  sweetest  comforts  flow  , 
These,  through  all  my  happy  days. 
Claim  my  cheerful  songs  of  praise. 

4  Lord,  *.j  thee  my  soul  would  raise 
Grateful,  never-ending  praise  ; 
And  when  every  blessing's  iiown, 
Love  thee  for  thyself  alone. 

^ilO  The  promised  Tirnt  is  corning.         x,  M 

REJOICE,  rejoice,  the  promised  time  is 
coming, 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  the  wilderness  shall  bloom 
And  Zion's  children  then  shall  smg, 
The  deserts  are  all  blossoming. 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  the  promised  time  is  coming, 
Rejoice,  rejoice,  the  wildei^iess  shall  bloom  : 
The  gospel  banner,  wide  unfurled, 
Shall  wave  in  triumph  o'er  the  world, 
And  every  creature,  bond  or  free, 
Shall  haij  that  gljrious  jubilee. 
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SUPPLEMENT.  531,  53i* 

5«:57  fhse^Da^iffhter  iff  Zion.  I  J's 

(    ^  ISE  daufi^hter  of  Zion,  thy  mourn  Ag  's  o'eri 
^^     The  night  that  iiaih  veiled  thee  shall  velJ 

thee  no  more  ; 
Wear  the  robes  of  the  morning ;  arise  thou  and 

shine, 
For  the  beauty  and  light  of  Jehovah  are  thine. 

2  O  lift  up  thine  eyes,  look  around  thee  and  see, 
How  thy  children  are  gathering  together  to  thee 
Like  doves  on  the  wing,  flying  home  to  be  blest, 
At  thine  altar  with  peace,  in  thy  bosom  with  rest. 

i  From  the  sea's  farthest  shores,  and  like  its  full 
tide, 
The  nations  new-born,  how  they  flow  to  thy  aide  i 
To  freedom  forth  springing,  thy  light  having  seen, 
They  bless  thee  a  mother,  «.nd  hail  thee  a  queen. 
Who  wasted  thee  once,  lowly  kneel  at  thy  throne, 
Rejoicing  thy  sceptre  of  mercy  to  own : 
A.nd  the  proud  and  the  lofty,  that  hail  not  thy  day 
in  the  blaze  of  its  noon  shall  but  wither  away. 

5  In  thy  kingdom  of  love  shall  all  violence  cease; 
Thine  exactors  be  justice,  thine  olfioers  peace  : 
Thy  people  all  righteous,  and  truth  all  thy  w-iysj 
Thy  gates  are  salvation,  thy  portals  are  praise. 

6  Jehovah  thy  Beauty,  thy  Brightness,  thy  Crown. 
Thy  noon   shall  ne'er  wane,  and   thy  sun  ae'ia 

go  down ; 
And  the  tide  of  thy  glory,  no  ebbing  to  know.. 
From  ages  eternal  to  ages  shall  flow. 

5*00  Saviour t  be  ttiou  with  us.  8,  ? 

I  ^ A VI OUR,  be  thou  with  us  goin^, 
O     With  the  world  to  mix  again  , 
Tis  thy  strength  we  trust  to,  knowing 
We  are  weak  as  other  men  ; 

If  thou  keep  us, 
We  are  safe,  ar.d  only  ihen. 

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639,  540  HUIFLEMENT 

8  Precious  is  thy  word  of  promise , 
Precious  to  thy  people  here  ; 
Though  the  foe  would  wrest  it  from  us 
Thou  hast  bid  us  nothing  fear  ; 

In  our  trials 
Thou  hast  said  thou  wilt  be  near. 
8  May  we  thus,  till  life  is  over, 

Trust  in  thee,  and  valiant  prove ; 
Every  day  fresh  cause  discover, 
Cause  of  wonder,  joy  and  love ; 

And  victorious, 
To  our  place  m  heaven  remove. 

&o|y  The  mellow  Eve ts  gliding.  7,  6 

I  nn  HE  mellow  eve  is  gliding 
X      Serenely  down  the  west , 
So,  every  care  subsiding. 
My  soul  would  sink  to  rest. 
%  The  woodland  hum  is  ringing 
The  daylight's  gentle  close  ; 
May  angels  round  rne  singing, 
Thus  hymn  my  last  repose. 

3  The  evening  star  has  lighted 

Her  crystal  lamp  on  nigh  ; 

So.  when  in  death  benighted, 

May  hope  illume  the  sky. 

4  In  golden  splendour  dawning, 

The  morrow's  light  shall  break  ; 
O  I  on  the  last  bright  morning, 
May  I  in  glory  wake. 

540  Child  waking.  C  M- 

I  'T^HOU  wak'st  from  happy  sleep  to  i?kj 
1      With  bounding  heart,  my  boy , 
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EUPPLEIMEST.  ^tl 

Thou  hast  no  heavy  thought  or  dream 
To  cloud  thy  fearless  eye. 

i  Yet,  ere  the  cares  of  hfe  He  dim 
On  thy  voung  spirit's  wings  ; 
Now  in  thy  morn  forget  not  Him 
From  whom  each  pure  thought  springs 

}J   Before  thee  Uea  a  long,  bright  day 
Of  sumrner  and  of  joy ; 
Long  be  it  thus  !  life's  early  stream 
Should  still  reflect  the  sky. 

So,  in  the  onward  vale  of  tears 

Where'er  thy  path  may  be  ; 
When  strength  has  bowed  to  evil  yearw 

He  will  remember  thee. 

54:1  The  Lordis  our  Shepherd.  IV^. 

1  rpHE  Lord  la  our  Shepherd,  oar  guardian  and 

X  guide ; 

Whatever  we  want  he  will  kindly  provide. 
To  sheep  of  his  pasture  his  mercies  abound, 
His  care  and  protection  his  flock  will  surround. 

2  The  Lord  is  our  shepherd,  what  then  shall  we  fearl 
What  danger  can  move  us,  while  Jesus  is  near  ^ 
Not  when  the  time  calls  us  to  walk  through  th- 

vale 
Of  the  shadow  of  death,  shall  our  hearts  ever  fail 
S  Though  afraid  of  ourselves  to  pursue  the  dark  way, 
Thy  rod  and  thy  staff  be  our  comfort  and  stay, 
For  we  know  by  thy  guidance,  when  once  it  is 

past, 
To  a  fountain  of  life  it  will  bring  us  at  last. 
4  The  Lord  has  become  our  salvation  and  song, 
His  blessings  have  followed  us  all  our  life  long ; 
His  name  we  will  praise  while  he  lends  ua  our 

breath. 
Be  cheerful  in  life  and  be  happy  in  d^utli. 
X  321 


t*42  SUPPLEMEHT. 

r>4^  Away  10  Sdbhath-sckool  t3    M 

1  'T^HE  morning  sky  is  bright  and  clear , 
X      Away  to  Sabbath-school ; 

Let  each  one  in  the  class  appear  . 

Away  to  Sabbath-school ; 
Ti£  there  we  learn  His  holy  word, 
And  find  the  road  that  leads  to  God. 

Away,  away,  nway,  away 

Away  to  Sabbath-school 

2  (n  season  let  us  all  be  there  ; 

Away  to  Sabbath- school ; 
That  we  may  join  the  opening  prayer  \ 

Away  to  Sabbath-school; 
There  we  can  raise  our  hearts  to  heaven, 
And  praise  the  Lord  for  blessings  given. 

Awayt  away,  away,  away, 

Away  to  Sabbath-school. 

3  Let  us  remember,  while  at  prayer, 

When  at  the  Sabbath-school, 
Our  teachers'  kmdness,  and  their  cait>.*  , 

Towards  our  Sabbath-school.  J 

We'll  be  submissive,  good,  and  kind,  J 

And  ^very  ruje  and  order  mind,  j| 

When  we're  at  school,  at  Sabbath-ecfi 

When  we're  at  Sabbath-school. 

Boya. 

4  Wlif>n  each  at  night  shall  go  to  prayer, 

W  e'll  ask  our  God  above 

GirU. 
T'.j  extend  o'er  teachers  his  kind  carw 
Ana  cfovi-Ti  them  with  hiB  love. 
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STJPPIEMENT.  543 

Boys  and  GHrls. 
And  when  on  earth  our  time  is  aped, 
And  we  are  numbered  with  the  aead. 

Teachers  and  Scholars. 
If  faithful,  we  shall  meet  above  ; 
Wc  all  shall  meet  above. 

^'IrO  Sabbath  Morning.  "         8, 

1  XTT'ELCOME,  welcome,  quiet  morning  . 
VV      I've  no  task,  no  toil  to-day 

Now  the  Sabbath  morn  returning, 
Says  a  week  has  passed  away. 

2  Let  me  think  now  time  is  gliding  ; 

Soon  the  longest  hfe  departs  ; 
Nothing  human  is  abiding, 
Save  the  love  of  humble  hearts. 

3  Love  to  God  and  to  our  neighbour 

Makes  our  purest  happiness  ; 
Vain  the  wish,  the  care,  the  labour 
Earth's  poor  trifles  to  possess. 

4  Swift  my  childhood's  dreams  are  passinf 

Like  the  startled  doves  they  fly  ; 
Or  bright  clouds  each  other  chasing 
Over  yonder  quiet  sky. 

5  Soon  I'll  hear  earth's  flattering  story,     . 

Soon  its  visions  will  be  mine ; 
Shall  I  covet  wealth  and  glory  ? 
Shall  I  bow  at  pleasure's  shrine , 

6  No,  my  God,  one  prayer  I  raise  thee 

From  my  young  and  happy  heart ; 
Never  let  me  cease  to  praise  the€, 
Never  from  thy  fear  depart. 

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544  BCTPPLESrETTT. 

7  Then  when  5'ears  have  garhered  o'ei  m©. 
And  the  world  is  sunk  in  shade  ; 
Heaven's  bright  realms  will  rise  before  me 
There  my  treasure  will  be  laid. 

«54  4  fflien  our  Fathers f  long  ago  7 

WHEN  our  fathers,  long  ago, 
Fled  from  persecution's  flame 
O'er  the  dark  tempestuous  sea, 

Little  children  with  them  came ; 
Little  children  knelt  and  prayed 

With  their  sires  on  freedom's  shor©^ 
Raised  the  grateful  notes  of  joy, 
Louder  than  the  ocean's  roar. 

2  Bursting  on  night's  darkest  hour, 

Children  heard  the  savage  yell, 
And  the  loud  and  fearful  cry 

Of  their  parents,  as  they  fell. 
Children  sang,  m  later  times, 

Liberty's  inspiring  lay  ; 
Glovvmg  hearts  in  concert  hailed 

Kach  returning  festal  day. 

3  But  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 

We,  this  day,  have  met  to  sing; 
Praise-  to  Him,  in  Bethlehem  bonu 

Him,  our  Saviour  and  our  King. 
He  has  conquered !  Lo  !  he  comet, 

Leading  captive  death  and  sin ! 
Open,  open  wide  your  gates  ! 

Let  the  King  of  glory  in ! 

.  4   Jesus  !  .TesuB  !  yes,  'tis  he  t 

Evermore  the  children's  friend ; 
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«trppLEMENT.  545,  5tfi 

We  have  one  request  for  thee , 
Teacliers,  faithful  teachers,  send  ; 

Send  them  through  this  guilty  world 
To  make  glad  th'  abodes  of  sin. 

Open,  open  wide  your  gates*  1 
Let  the  King  of  glory  in ! 

445  Millennium.  7.  & 

.  "IT THEN  shall  the  voice  of  singing 
VV      Flow  joyfully  along  ? 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  Him  who  once  was  slain 
Again  to  earth  descended 

In  righteousness  to  reign  ! 

8  Then  from  the  craggy  mountainp 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly  ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply  ; 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah  swelling, 

In  one  eternal  sound  ! 

D'dtO  Missionary's  Farewell.  0%  7. 

I  '^/'ES,  my  native  land,  I  love  rhec  \ 
JL      All  thy  scenes,  I  love  tnem  well 
Friends,  conr  ections,  happy  coui  \ry 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  you. 
Far  in  hea-  hen  lands  to  dwel'  f 

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546  SUPPLEMENT. 

2  Home,  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely; 

Joys  no  stranger  heart  can  tell ; 
Happy  home  1  'tis  sure  I  love  thee  , 
Can  *,  can  1  say,  farewell  ? 

Can  I  l^ave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell, 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure  • 
Can  I  say  a  last  ffireweli ! 

Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

4  Ves,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  loved  so  well ; 
Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me ; 
Lovely  native  land,  farewell ! 

Pleased,  I  leave  thee  ; 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  desert  let  me  labour ; 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell 

How  he  died,  the  blessed  Saviour, 

To  redeem  a  world  from  hell. 

Let  me  hasten, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean 

Let  the  winds  my  canvas  swc  , 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emoticag 
While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell. 

Glad  I  bid  thee, 
Native  land,  farewell !  farewell  J 


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TABLE  OF  FIRST   LINES. 


HYMB 

i  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have      -        «  -        47S 

\  dread  and  solemn  hoar           -        -  -    292 

Admitted  where  thy  truths  are  taught  -        324 

4h!  whither  should  I  go    -        -        -  -    480 

.\ias,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed     -  -        l9b 

111  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name     -  -    419 

A.11  the  week  we  spend   -        -        -  37o 

A.lmighty  Father !  gracious  Lord  -      15 

A^lmighty  Father!  heavenly  King  -  -          43 

Almighty  God!  eternal  Lord     -        -  167 

Almighty  God  !  I'm  very  ill    -        -  -        267 

'^.Imighty  God  !  with  gracious  ear     -  -      16 

Almighty  God!  wliile  earth  and  heaven  28 

A-lmighty  God !  thy  piercing  eye        -  -      76 

J^Imighty  God  !  thy  word  is  cast    -  -        152 

iVmazing  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound  -    4S2 

A.m  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross     -        -  -        4r>^ 

A.m  I  pool,  do  men  despise  me         -  -    236 

4.mong  the  deepest  shades  of  night  -          73 

.\  mourning  class,  a  vacant  seat        -  -    285 

A.nd  are  we  yet  alive       -        -        -  -        451 

A.nd  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love      -  '112 

A-nd  must  I  part  with  all  I  have    -  -        104 

f\.nd  now  another  day  is  gone    -        -  318 

A.nd  now  another  hour  is  past        -  -        32h 

!Vnd  will  the  Judge  descend      -        -  -    290 

\ngcls  that  high  in  glory  dwell     -  -        253 

\notlier  day  its  course  has  run         -  -     315 

Another  six  days' work  is  done     -  -        132 

A-pproach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat  -  -    205 

fVsleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep       -  288 

A-Ssemblcd  in  our  school  once  more  -  -    322 

Attracted  by  love  s  sacred  force     -  -        445 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song                  -  -      3G 

Awake,  my  heart,  awake        -        -  -        311 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun    -  -    310 

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TABLA    OF    F/aST     LlBi:iHI6. 


£IYMP 


OYMP 

iwake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays      -        -        A^", 
A-wake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerv'^e  493 

Behold  onoe  more  the  morning  sun       -        304 


Behold  the  ark  of  God 
Behold  the  Saviour  at  the  door 
Be  merciful,  0  God  of  grace 
Be  the  little  ones  instructed  - 
Beware  of  Peter's  word      -       -        - 
Blessed  Saviour!  Thou  hast  told  ua 
Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds  -        -       - 
Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands  - 
Blest  Jesus!  let  an  infant  claim 
Blow  ye  the  trumpet !  blow    -        -        - 
Brethren,  beloved  for  Jesus'  sake 


442 
468 
33 
103 
217 
411 


Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morni  ng  1 1 3 

Can  we  believe  thy  precious  word    - 
Christ  was  teaching  all  the  day 
Children  as  young  and  weak  as  I 
Children  of  old  hosanna  sung 
Children  of  the  heavenly  King  - 
Children,  our  Father  cails 

Childliood  and  youth,  how  vain  they  seeni  467 

Come,  child,  look  upward  to  the  sky      -  7 

Come,  children,  hail  the  Prmce  of  peace  -  180 

Come,  Christian  brethren,  ere  wo  part  -  510 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls        -        -  186 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  calm  my  mind         -  121 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come    -        -        -       -  120 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove        -  122 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above  -       -  169 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs     -  215 

Come,  let  us  join  our  Lord  to  praise         -  83 

Come,  let  us  join  our  notes  of  praise     -  470 

€ome,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above      -        -  IS 

Come,  let  us  join  with  one  accord-        -  139 

Come,  Lo»d,  and  warm  each  languid  heart  425 

n  ome,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare    -        -  39 

*■  ome,  sinr  er,  in  whose  guilty  breast  176 
328 


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343 
458 
487 
424 
450 
475 
160 
209 
448 


TABLE  OP  FIRST   i>INES 

HYMR 

(ome.  sound  his  praise  abroad        -        -  31 

Come,  ye  cliiidren,  and  adore  him      -  357 

Come,  ye  sinners  poor  and  needy  -        -  1S2 

Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord       ~        -  420 

Control  my  every  thought                        -  459 

Could  I  so  ungrateful  be    -         -       -  225 

Creatures  dependent  day  by  day    -        -  415 

Clowns  and  praises,  crowns  and  nraises  Bo 

Dear  children,  have  you  ever  thougnt   -  325 

Dear  partner  of  our  hopes  and  fears  -  479 

Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray  41 

Death  has  been  here,  and  borne  away  -  27^^ 

Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now      -  279 

Descend  from  heaven,  iinmo»'^al  Dove  -  119 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep      -         -  87 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord  -    -  512 

Eternal  power,  whose  high  abode       -  413 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand    -       -        -       -  282 

Every  bird  can  build  her  nest    -        -  93 

Every  sheaf  of  golden  grain    -        -        -  367 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone  497 

Father  above,  in  mercy  take  -        -        -  241 

Father  (jf  mercies,  hear       -        -  163 

Father!  once  more  let  grateful  praise   -  511 

Father!  what'er  of  earthly  bliss         -  57 

Father !  with  one  accord  we  stand  -      -  355 

For  a  season  called  to  part          -  394 

For  worldly  honour  I'd  not  waste    -      •  S'^9 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies  -  3 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountair_s    -      •  S3 

Gentle  Jesus,  meek  and  mild      -        -  39* 

Give  thanks  to  God  most  high        -  24 

Give  to  the  Father  praise    -        -        .  515 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God !  this  mght  -       -  314 

Glory  to  the  Father  give      -        -        -  520 

God  from  his  high  and  lofty  thronf        -  485 

God  is  a  God  oJ  ti  uth     -                     -  Ki) 

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TABLE    OF    FIRST     LINES 

UVMft 

God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise  -  -  86 
God  is  in  heaven,  can  lie  hear  -  -  -72 
God  is  love ;  his  mercy  brightens    -        •67 

God  is  the  refuse  of  his  saints   -                -  146 

God  over  all,  for  ever  blest      -        -        -  319 

God  the  Creator  reij^^ns  above    -        -        -  235 

God's  angels  come  from  heaven  on  high  393 

Grace!  'tis  a  charmint?  sound    -        -        -  21 1 

Gracious  God  I  to  thee  I  praj^  -        -        -  64 

Great  God !  and  wilt  thou  be  so  kind        -  7S 

Great  God!  how  infinite  art  thou   -        -  74 

Great  God  !  our  feeble  etibrts  own     -        -  407 

Great  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand  -  332 

Great  God !  with  heart  and  tongue    -        -  40 

Great  God!"  with  wonder  and  with  praise  149 

Great  Saviour  !  who  didst  condescend        -  47 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people  !  here      -  165 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah               -  52 

Hail !  highly  favoured  of  the  skies  - 
Hail!  my  ever  blessed  Jesus 
Hail !  thou  once  despised  Jesus 
Happy  is  he  who  early  p.teers    - 
Happy  the  child,  whose  early  j^ears 
Hark,  my  soul !  it  is  the  Lord    - 
Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Hark;  what  mean  those  lamentations 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time     - 
Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise 
Hear,  Lord,  the  song  of  praise  and  prayei 
Hear  ye  not  a  voice  from  heaven 
Heavenly  Father,  grant  thy  blessing 
Heavenly  Father,  look  on  me    - 
Heal  us,  Immanuel ;  here  we  stand 
Heirs  or  unending  life 
Here,  gracious  God,  beneath  thy  feet 
His  mercies  in  Jesus  renewed    - 
Holy  Bible!  book  divine 
Holy  Father !  please  to  hear 
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TA.BLE    OP     FIRST    LINES 

llVfyI> 

Josarmap  were  by  children  sung  -        •  2£ 

How  dreadful,  Lord,  will  be  the  day  -  29 1 

How  glorious  is  our  heavenly  King       -  77 

Hjw  great  is  God,  who  made  the  earth    -  39*3 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears        -  230 

How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot  -        -        -  37f 

How  happy  those  dear  children  were    -  lOh 

How  kind  in  all  his  works  and  ways        -  1 

How  long  sometimes  a  day  appears      -  258 

3ow  proud  we  are !  how  fond  to  show    -  250 

How  serious  is  the  charge      -        -        -  453 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts  -  151 
How  sweet  is  the  Sabbath,  the  morning  of  rest  141 

Humble  praises,  holy  Jesus    -        -        -  21 

[  am  the  creature  of  the  Lord    -       -       -  1 3 

[f  Jesus  Christ  was  sent-        -                 -  395 

If  you  turn  away  from  sin         -        -  173 

I  give  immortal  praise    -        -        -        -  222 

I  hear  the  call,  I  will  not  stay   -        -        •  320 

[  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives    -        -  101 

[  hve  to  die,  I  die  to  live    -        -                -  494 

I  love  the  volume  of  thy  word        -        -  1 45 

I  love  thy  Zion,  Lord         -        -  16'2 

[  love  to  have  the  Sabbath  come    -        -  ]95 

I  love  to  see  the  glowing  sun    -        -        -  4 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away    -        -        -  '{16 

I  muit  not  sin  as  many  do         -        -        -  245 

[n  all  my  Lord  s  appointed  ways  -        -  491 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee    -        -  82 

Indulgent  Father,  by  whose  care  -        -  312 

Irdulgent  God!  of  love  and  power  -        -  474 

[nf^.ulgent  God!  to  thee  we  pray    -        -  342 

^u  every  care  that  dims  the  mind      -        -  4P® 

In  God's  own  house  for  me  to  play       -  157 
Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer    -        -       '317 

In  the  bright  morn  of  life,  "when  youth  -  ISS 

Tr  the  stars  that  shine  so  bright        -        -  375 

In  tV  great  nanio  *"  Lcrd!  we  come    -  i\ 

631 


TABLE    OF   PIBBT    LIITSS* 

{  often  say  my  prayers      -       -       . 
Isaac  was  ransomed  while  he  lay  - 
I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree 
[sing  the  mighty  power  of  God     - 
Is  this  the  kind  reiurn       -       -       - 
[  thank  the  goodness  and  the  grace 
[  thank  the  Lord,  who  lives  on  high  - 
It  is  not  earthly  pleasure 
I  would  not  live  alway,  I  ask  not  to  stay 

Jerusalem !  my  happy  home  -       -        - 

Jesus,  and  can  it  ever  be    - 

Jesus  bids  me  seek  his  face    -       -       - 

Jesus  Christ  has  lived  and  died  - 

Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance 

Jesus,  near  a  weeping  mourner 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul   -        -        ..        . 

Jesus,  make  my  sinful  heart 

lesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone    - 

Jesus,  my  head  must  soon  be  laid    - 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord    - 

Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God 

Jesus  says  that  we  m.ust  love  him  - 

Jesus,  see  a  little  child        -        -        . 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend !  to  thee 

Jesus,  united  by  thy  grace      -        -        - 

Jesus,  unite  our  hearts  to  thee  - 

Jesus,  when  a  httle  cliild 

Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well    - 

Joy  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come  - 

King  Solomon  of  old      -       -       -       -       234 

Lately  I  wandered  sadly,  where       -  380 

Let  children  bless  the  Saviour's  name  -  37'J 

Let  children  that  would  fear  the  Lord  -     227 

Let  God  the  Father  and  the  Son    -        -  614 

Let  little  :hildren  come  to  me   -  S62 
33^* 


ffABLl    Of    FIRST    LISTZS. 

HYMP 

Let  me  think  if  I  were  dying          -  -        27"< 

Let  party  names  no  more  -        -        -  -     446 

Like  her  who  on  Samaria's  ground  -        434 

Little  children,  love  each  other  -  -     387 

Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land         -  -        490 

Lord,  before  thy  throne  we  stand     -  -     171 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  -        509 

Lord,  give  us  grace  t9  put  away        -  -     1  40 

Lord,  now  delightful  tis  to  see      -  -        155 

Lord,  if  e'er  I  dare  to  speak       -        -  -    256 

Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee    -        -  -        233 

Lord.  I  would  ov/n  thy  tender  care  -  -   .   26 

Loid  Jesus,  come!  for  here    -        -  -        412 
Lord,  should  we  leave  thy  hallowed  feet  -     114 

Lord,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray  -  -         36 

Lord,  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray      -  -      49 
Lord,thouhastsearchedandseen  methrough    7& 


Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now 
Lord,  we  esteem  the  favour  great  - 
Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece  -        -        - 
Love  is  the  theme  of  saints  aliove  - 

Maker  of  the  Sabbath  day  -       -        - 
Many  voices  seem  to  say 
May  we  who  teach  the  rising  race    - 
May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 
Mercy  alone  can  meet  my  case 
Mercy,  0  th.ju  Son  of  David  - 
Miihons  there  are  on  heathen  ground 
MiUions  within  thy  courts  have  met 
Mortals,  awake !  with  an<els  joi.i 
Mourn  not,  ye  whose  child  hath  found 
My  days  on  earth  how  swift  they  run 
My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord  - 
My  father,  my  mother,  1  know  - 
My  Father,  when  I  come  to  thee  - 
My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be    - 
My  heart  has  been  too  long  iusnared 
My  heavenly  Father,  all  I  see  - 

^33 


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462 
260 
416 


TABLE    OF    FiRST    LTWES- 

HYMR 

VT^  neav'snJy  Father,  I  confess               -  2S4 

My  life  s  a  narrow  spar     -        -                -  263 

My  sou:,  come  meditate  the  day    -        -  -287 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard  -        -                -  455 

Night  wraps  the  land  where  Jesus  spoUe  i  it 

iVo  never  shall  my  heart  despond      -        -  44.^ 

Not  by  the  brazen  trumpets  voice         -  36C 

Now,  children,  to  God's  house  repair        -  327 

Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  v/as  slam  -  5l9 

Now  we" re  assembled  here         -        -  321 

0  come,  thou  great  and  gracious  power  605 

J  could  I  find  from  day  to  day  -        -        -  42S 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness  -        -  336 

0  for  a  closer  walk  with  God     -        •        -  200 

0  for  a  Iieart  to  feel         -        -        -        -  170 

0  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  -        -        -  3S 

0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing  -        -  212 

0  God  !  I  thank  thee  that  the  ni^ht  -        -  307 

0  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord   -        -  168 

0  God,  I  am  a  httle  child  -        -        -        -  56 

0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past  -        -        -  81 

0  Jesus,  delight  of  my  soul         -        -        -  97 

0  Jesus,  not  for  pride      -        -        -        -  438 

0  Lord,  behold  before  thy  throne      -        -  53 

0  Lord,  encouraged  by  thy  grace  -        -  477 

0  Lord,  forgive  a  sinful  child     -        -        -  44 
0  Lord,  let  our  songs  find  acceptance  before 

thee 369 

0  Lord  of  hosts,  thou  King  of  kings     -  399 

0  Lord  our  God  !  how  wondrous  great     -  1 1 

0  Spirit  of  the  hving  God       -        -        -  344 

U  that  I  knew  the  secret  place  -        -        -  193 

9  that  it  were  my  chief  delight      -        -  391 

0  that  ray  load  of  sin  were  gone        -        -  202 

0  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  -  58 

0  that  the  Lord  would  teach  my  tengue  -  6^ 

0  thou,  before  whose  gracious  throne    -  'i69 

Vi  thou  from  whom  all  goodness  llows      -  55 
3:i4 


TABLE    or    FTHST    LIHXli. 

HYMB 

0  thou  our  teacher,  bi other,  friend  -        440 

0  thou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry  -     191 

0  thou  thai  pleadest  with  pitying  lev*  -        464 

O  thou  the  helpless  orjihans  hope    -  -     370 

0  thou  to  whose  all-searching  sij^ht  50 

O  thou  whom  high  archangels  praise  17 

O  thou  whose  mercy  guides  my  way  244 

0  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears     -  195 

0  who  are  tliey  that  venture  near  -  404 

O  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime    -        -        -  2S4 

O  'tis  a  lovely  thing  for  youth        -  ^254 

One  there  is  above  all  others      -        ►  j  00 

Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day  133 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand     -  298 

On  v/hat  has  now  Deen  sown  -        -  326 

Our  Father,  full  of  grace  divine  -      37 

Our  Father,  who  dost  dwell  on  high  -        368 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead        •  -    221 

Our  Saviour  was  a  lovely  child  -          99 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit  -        -  -     149 
Our  tongues  were  made  to  bless  the  Lord     255 

Palms  of  glory,  raiment  bright  -        .  -     506 

Permit  me,  l^ord,  to  see  thy  face    -  -          60 

Plunged  in  a  gulph  of  dark  despair  -  -     2 1 6 

Poor  and  needy  though  1  be  -        -  -        241 

Poor  children  who  are  ail  the  day     -  -     403 
Praise  God,  from  whom  ail  blessmgs  flow     517 

Praise  to  the  Lord,  for  they  are  past  -  •     505 

Praise  to  the  Sovereign  of  tiie  sky  -  -        23S 

!>rayer  is  appointed  to  con\ey  -        -  -     i3S 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire  -  -        429 

Quickly  my  days  have  passed  away  -     330 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern  -        -  229 

Remember  tl\y  Creator  now       -        -  410 

Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return  -         197 

Rich  is  the  sacred  song  that  swells   -  -     354 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wines  -        29" 

Rock  ol  Ages!  cleft  for  me         -        -  -     495 

335 


TAB  Lit    OF    FIRST     LiyBS. 

Siitits,  with  pious  zeal  attending  - 
Salvation,  O  the  joyfiil  sound    - 
Saviour,  may  a  little  cliiid       -        -        - 
Saviour,  wlio,  thy  flock  art  feeding  - 
Saviour,  visit  thv  plantation  - 
Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 
See  anotlier  week  is  gone       -        -        - 
-^ee,  Jesus,  thy  disciples  see 
^ee  that  heathen  mother  stand 
;See  the  kind  shepiierd,  Jesus  stands  - 
.Show  pity,  Lord;  0  Lord,  forgive - 
l)ing,  my  soul,  his  wor.drous  love 
Sm^  we  the  son^  of  those  who  stand     - 
SiFi  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts  - 
Sinners,  hear,  for  God  hath  spoken 
Sinners,  turn,  why  wilJ  ye  die  - 
Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise   -        -        -        - 
Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 
Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say 
Soon  will  set  the  Sabbath  sun  - 
Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed      -        -        - 
Sovereign  of  worlds,  display  thy  power 
Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay 
Strive,  for  the  way  is  strait 
Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King  - 

Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said  - 
Teacher  divine,  we  bow  the  knee  - 
Teacher,  guide  of  young  beginners  - 
Teach  me,  Lord,  thy  name  to  know 
Ten  thousand  different  flowers  - 
That  awful  hour  will  soon  appear 
The  bosom  where  I  oft  have  lain 
The  burden  of  their  souls  they  bring     - 
The  ciiildren's  angels  always  view  - 
The  clock  has  struck,  I  cannot  stay 
The  day  is  past  and  gone  -        -       - 
The  God  of  heaven  is  pleased  to  see     - 
The  heathen  perish  day  by  day 
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TABLE    OF    FIRST     LIXES. 

HYM^ 

The  neavens  declare  thy  glory.  Lord  S4C 

The  hour  is  come,  I  will  not  stay     -  SOS 

The  light  of  Sabbath  eve         -       -  128 

The  lilies  of  the  field           -                -        -  266 

The  Lord  is  here ;  he  sees  us  too    -       -  69 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  -       -       -       -  84 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light        -        -  23b 

The  man  is  ever  blessed    -        -        -        -  374 

The  moon  and  planets  while  they  run  -  35/' 

The  moon  is  very  fair  and  bright      -        -  14 

The  morning  breaks,  my  voice  I  raise  -  SvOe 

The  night  is  past  and  gone        -        -        -  124 

The  Sabbath  of  the  Lord         ...  25 

The  smitten  heart  and  starting  tear  -        -  189 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high  -        -  12 

The  sun,  that  hghts  the  world,  shall  fade  -  302 

There  is  a  glorious  world  of  light  -       -  301 

There  is  a  land  above        -       -       -       -  300 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  dehght      -       -  293 

There  is  a  God  who  reigns  above      -        -  70 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood     -  213 

There  is  a  grassy  bed         -        -        -        -  281 

There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God  -        -  248 

There  is  beyond  the  sky     -       -       -  294 

There's  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light  3 

There's  not  a  tint  that  paints  the  rose  2 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  -  131 

Think,  O  ye  who  fondly  languish     -  272 

This  day  belongs  to  God  alone      -        -  1 34 

This  God  is  the  God  we  adore  -       -  85 

This  is  a  precious  book  indeed       -        -  1 50 

This  is  the  day  when  Christ  arose     -  126 

This  is  tne  field  where  hidden  lies  -        -  147 

This  is  the  way  to  know  the  Lord    -        •  383 

This  year  is  hastening  too  away   -        -  331 

Those  children  who  a  promise  give  •        -  257 

Thou  art  our  Shephercl,  gracious  Lord  -  118 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God        -        -  482 

Though  I  am  young,  I  have  a  so\ii        -  20"^ 
Y                          33-7 


TABLE    OP    FIB8T    LTJTBS 

HV.MN 

Though  in  the  earthly  church  below  499 

rhou  fjreat  Tnstructer,  lest  I  stray  -        -  90 

Thou  Man  of  griefs,  remember  me   -        •  3S8 

Tnou  sweet  glidni^  Kedron    -        -        -  91 

Thou  who  iidst  with  love  and  blessing    -  12') 

Through  ail  the  dangers  of  the  night  '  -  506 

Thus  far  we're  spared  again  to  meet         -  13S 

Thy  kingdom  come,  thus  day  by  day    -  331 

Thy  worKs  proclaim  thy  glory,  Lord        -  6 

Time  grows  not  old  with  length  of  years  361 

'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know        -        ~        -  483 

'Tis  finished,  so  the  Saviour  cried  -        -  219 

'Tis  Jesus  speaks,  I  fold,  says  he      -        -  270 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give      -        -        -  228 

'Tis  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope        -        -  266 

To  dwell  with  sinners  here  below  -        -  208 

To  do  to  others  as  I  would         -        -        -  378 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son    -        -  613 

To  Jesus,  the  crowri  of  my  hope        -        '  607 

To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine      -       -       -  269 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name    -        -        -  27 

To  tliee,  my  Shepherd,  and  my  Lord    -  19 

To  thee,  0  blessed  Saviour        -        -        -  360 

To  thee  our  wants  are  known        -        -  44] 

1  o  thee,  the  little  children's  friend    -       -  34& 

To  thy  temple  I  repair  -        -                -  169 

'Twas  God  who  made  the  earth  and  skies  10 

Try  us,  0  God,  and  search  the  ground  -  4f  S 

Union,  it  is  a  hallowed  name     -       -        .  421 

^isit,  Lord,  thy  habitation      -        -        -  166 

vVafted  o'ei  the  breast  of  ocean         -        -  604 

Wake,  slumbering  world,  a  midnight  cry  401 

We  are  but  young,  yet  we  may  sing         -  172 

We  come,  we  come,  with  Iwid  acclaim  -  366 

Weep,  little  children,  weep                -        -  i7S 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest   -        -        -  143. 

Welcome,  sweet  morn,  we  hail  with  joy  371 

A"elcome  the  sweet,  the  sai'.red  hom      -  503 
33S 


TaULI    Of    FIRST    LIIVT.S. 

HYMH 

Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer  -  -    488 

We  meet  for  evenini>;  prayer  -        -  348 

VVe  now  from  school  depart      -        -  -  •  60S 

We  otfer.  Lord,  an  humble  prayer  -        381 

VVe  ought  to  speak  with  humble  fear  -    142 

We  seem  to  hear  a  voice  of  praise  -  -        358 

What  a  mercy,  what  a  treasure         -  -     154 

What  cheering  words  are  these      -  -        396 

What  is  an  idoH  every  heart    -        -  -     232 

What  is  there,  Lord,  a  child  can  do  -        194 

Wliat  souls  are  those  that  venture  near  -    299 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet  -        435 

When  a  foolish  thought  within  -        -  '  -    385 

When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God  -  -            6 

When  at  thy  footstool.  Lord,  I  bend-  -    201 

When  bending  o'c  the  brink  of  life  -        286 

When  daily  I  kneel  down  to  pray    -  -      34 

When  Eli's  sons,  by  deeds  profane  -        383 

Whene'er  I  take  my  walks  abroad    -  -    224 

Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise  -  -        365 

W^hen  gathering  clouds  around  I  view  -    237 

When  His  salvation  bringing         -  -        406 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear-        -  -    296 

W^hen  I  frequent  the  house  of  prayer  -        156 

W^hen  I  look  up  to  yonaer  sky  -        -  -      71 

Wiien  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  -        102 

When  Jesus  left  his  Fathers  throne  -  -     1 16 

when  Jesus  to  the  temple  came    -  •          22 

When  little  Samuel  woke  -        -        -  -     183 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death  -        289 

When  sickness,  pain,  and  death        -  -    273 

^Vhen  the  glorious  work  begun     -  -        463 

When  the  infant  spirit  flying     -        -  -     271 

When  the  Red(3emer  left  his  throne  107 

When  to  the  house  of  God  we  go      -  158 

When  we  children  bend  the  knee  -  -        323 

Where  is  the  high  and  lofty  One       -  386 

Where  should  I  be  if  God  should  say  -        278 

>Vhere  two  or  three  together  meet  -    476 

339 


TABLK    or    7IRST    LI1VX8. 

HTM? 

Wheie  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord  -  444 

VVhile  angels  praise  thy  gracious  name    -  68 

While  hfe  prolongs  its  precious  light    -  17$ 
Whi  lesb^pnerds  watched  their  tloclisbynightSlC 

While  tliee  I  seek,  protecting  Power     -  500 

VVhile  wicked  boys  and  girls  we  meet      -  161 

W  hile,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun  -  329 

Whither,  but  to  thee,  0  Lord     -        -  240 

Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise       -  204 

Who  would  not  join  the  fervent  cry-        •  405 

Why  did  Christ  "my  Lord  appear  -        -  109 

Why  have  we  lips  if  not  to  sing        -        •  223 

Why  should  a  living  man  complain      -  242 

Why  should  believers,  wlien  they  meet    -  417 

Why  should  cold  or  stormy  weather      -  51 

Why  should  I  join  with  those  in  play      -  252 

Why  should  I  love  my  sport  so  well      -  295 

Why  should  I  say  'tis  yet  too  soon  -        -  261 

Why  should  we  spend  our  youthful  days  373 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die         -  275 

W^itn  humble  prayer,  0  may  I  read       -  153 

Within  these  walls  be  peace      -        -        -  398 

With  grateful  delight  we  survey    -        -  3S2 

W^itness,  ye  men  and  ungels  now     •       -  486 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne    -       -       -  516 

Yea,  we  trust,  the  day  is  breaking     -        »  341 

Young  children  once  to  Jesus  came      •  117 

Foung  Samuel,  in  his  infai.t  days     -       -  409 

^.eal  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame  4M 


340 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 
(supplement.) 


HTMV 

A  poor  wayfaring  man  of  grief        -       -  521 

Come,  ihou  Almighty  King    -       -       -  522 

*' Feed  my  lambs !    —how  condescending  623 

Glory  to  God  on  hi^n!    -       -       -       -  524 

Go  to  thy  rest,  my  ci  'Id     -       -       -        -  525 

Hark !  the  morning  bells  are  ringing     -  526 

How  pleasant  thus  to  dwell  below    -        -  527 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet  -        -        -  528 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray        -        «        •  529 

My  beloved,  wilt  thou  own  me      -       -  530 

My  country !  'tis  of  thee     -        -               -  53 1 

Now  that  our  journey's  just  begun        -  532 
Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name  533 

0  Zion,  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave  534 

Praise  to  God ! — immortal  praise      -        -  535 

Rejoice,  reioice,  the  promised  time  is  coming  536 
Rise,  daughter  of  Zion,  thy  mourning  is  o'er  537 

Saviour,  be  thou  with  us  going      -        -  538 

The  mellow  eve  is  gliding  -        -        -        -  539 

Thou  wakest  from  nappy  sleep,  to  play  540 
The  Lord  is  our  shepherd,  our  guardian, 

and  guide       -       -  .     -       -       -  541 

The  morning  sky  is  bright  and  clear        -  542 

Welcome,  welcome,  quiet  morning       -  543 

When  our  fathers,  long  a^o        -        -        -  544 

When  shall  the  voice  of  smging    -       -  54: 

V^es,  my  native  land,  I  love  tr.ee       -       -  64i 


341 


INDEX  OF  GENERAL  TIHuES 


cueatton  and  providence  • 

Praise  - 

Prayer    - 

God 

Christ     - 

Holy  Spirit 

The  Lord's  Day 

The  Bible   - 

Worship  - 

Inviting 

Penitential 


redempti3n 

Gratitude 

Filial  Love 

Religion  -       -       -       • 

Comfort  in  Affliction     - 

Sin 

Idleness  and  Pride 
Falsehood  and  Profane j^ess 
Time  Uncertain 
342 


1-1^ 

i5— 22 

33—66 

67—85 

86—118 

119—122 

123—143 

144—154 

156—172 

173—188 

189—202 

203—222 

223—924 

225—227 

228—234 

235—244 

245—249 

25fl 

251—257 

258— 26fi 


INDEX    OP    OENERAI.    TITIE8. 

Sickness  -                       -       -       -  2tj6 — 269 

Death -  270 — 28£ 

Judgment 289 — 293 

Heaven  and  Hell       -       -       -  293 — SOii 

Morning 304 — 31 J 

Evening 312 — 320 

Opening  School     -       -       •  321 — 325 

Closing  School           -       -       -  326 — 328 

The  Year       -               -       -  329—332 

Missionary  -               ...  333 — 348 

Anniversary  Occasions         -       -  349 — 363 

Various  Occasions  and  Subjects  363 — 412 
Sablath-School  Monthly  Concert  413 — 479 

Christian  Life  and  Experience  480 — 607 

Dismission  and  Doxologiii        -  />08 — 62(1 


'^'r^FLEMKNT      - 


59l--t4t 


43 


INDEX   OF  SUBJECTS. 

Iffiictioriy  Christ  a  friend  in,  237 

God's  pity  in,  239. 

submission  in,  242. 

ingels,  390,  393. 
Arky  the  spiritual,  206. 
Bartimeusj  203. 
Bible,  The,  144. 

instruction  ^rom,  146,  149,  1 50 

gives  peace,  146. 

a  treasure,  147,  154. 

prayer  in  reading,  148,  15;>. 

guide  of  young,  151. 

seed,  152. 

examples,  402. 

Pirih-day,  363. 
Blessings  of  life,  224. 

— of  the  godly,  374. 

Blind,  the  spiritual,  203. 

Vhrist,  praise  to,  21,  22,  23,  27,  30,  92,212  235 
217. 

prayer  to,  86,  160,  233,  430. 

a  refuse,  '^Q. 

a  shepherd,  89,  115,  118,  164. 

a  teacher,  90,  468. 

a  friend,  100,  237. 

a  king,  106,  220. 

Lord  of  all,  180,  419. 

rock  of  ages,  495. 

source  of  blessings,  359. 

the  way,  95. 

the  great  pnysician,  431,  481, 

his  compassion,  87. 

his  poverty,  93. 

his  love,  110,  S"H.  417,  467. 

his  love  to  the  young,  107,  108    11* 


his  humility,  1 16. 

344 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS. 

^tirut,  his  mercy,  182. 

his  sufferings,  198. 

his  bJood,  213. 

his  condescension,  377. 

his  birth,  109,  111,  113,  210    35G.  Ua 

401. 

his  cross,  98. 

his  work  finished,  214,  219. 

his  ascension,  221. 

his  intercession,  464. 

his  gifts,  105,  1 14. 

— his  coming,  412. 

his  invitation,  186. 

died  for  sinners,  88,  208. 

his  example,  99,  112.  366,  408,  439. 

in  the  garden,  91. 

not  ashamed  of,  98 

j^ielding  to,  97. 

lives  to  bless,  101. 

all  given  up  for,  104. 

— knocking  at  the  heart,  181. 

his  presence  desiied,  426,  462. 

"  th}^  kingdom  come,"  337. 

Christian  fellov^^ship,  444,  448,  450. 

resolution,  486. 

warfare,  496. 

zeal,  493. 

Child,  for  a  sick,  267. 

dying,  284. 

recovering,  268. 

death  of,  270,  273,  283. 

wicked,  judged,  291. 

Children,  God  their  friend,  68. 

"suffer  to  come,"  94,  117,  171. 

Christ  a  pattern  to,  99. 

their  praise  acceptable,  22,  23,  103 

Christ  loves,  107,  108. 

should  seek  God,  173. 

giving  their  hearts  to  God,  187. 

ixius    not  sin,  245. 

345 


Children  should  W  e  /  r  h  other,  384,  387 
the  bo\.^  rf  t'  e  church,  467. 
in  heaven,  299,  301. 
?.hurch,  lovp  to,  162. 

ane  family,  169. 
its  li^lit,  471. 
Vm^^paynj,  evil  252,  253. 

Cvncwt,  Monthly,  413,  479,  4n,  420,  42],  4S4 
426,  438,  440,  453,  456. 
private,  461. 
Conscience,  385. 
Irec/fion,  the  object  of  our,  223, 
lVv©A'  of  Christ,  98,  102. 

take  up  thy, 418,  451, 
soldiers  of,  454. 

Death,  265,  270,  277,  278,  286,  287. 

of  the  righteous,  272. 

ofa  child,  273,  274,283. 

of  a  mother,  280. 

of  a  teacher,  478. 

ofa  scholar,  274,  285. 

the  night  of,  313. 

fear  of,  taken  away,  275,  276,  > 

sleeping  in  Jesus,  288. 

welcome  to.  503. 
Ddoy,  danger  of,  177,  2^1,  264. 
Decimm,  the,  189. 
Dismission,  5097—512. 

Eternity,  282,  302. 
Evening  praise,  315. 

prayer,  312,  316,  318, 

worship,  314,  320. 

Faittv,  431,  442,  444,  498,  600, 

God    his  greatness,  H,  ''4,  77 
his  goodness,  1,  s,  83. 
his  providence,  6,  71* 
his  love.  79,  85. 
346 


IirPEX    0¥    SUBJBCT9. 

God,  his  condescension,  S4,  386. 

his  works,  2,  3.  4,  5,  7,  9,  10,  12,  13    3f«2 

his  house,  51,  142,  167. 

knows  every  thing,  72,  76,  82. 

sees  all,  73,  76. 

seen  in  every  tiling,  372. 

eternal,  81. 

present,  69. 

li^ht  and  love,  67. 

children's  friend,  68. 

a  refuge,  ^38. 

our  portion,  482. 

confidence  in,  500. 

duty  to,  70. 

our  father,  78,  235. 

our  protector,  317. 

thoughts  of,  387. 

communion  with,  411,  489,  497 

his  call  to  sinners,  175. 

the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  222 
Grffcc,  211,492. 
Gospel  trumpet,  209. 

spread  of,  340. 
Grave,  the,  281. 

Harvest  hymn,  367. 
Heart,  the  hard,  194. 

give  me  thy,  187. 
Heathen  have  no  Sabhath,  133 

no  Bible,  154,  333. 

perishing,  334. 

call  from,  335,  504. 

promise  respecting,  336 

prospects  of,  347. 
Heaven,  293,  298,  300. 

and  hell,  294 

hope  of,  296,  '297. 

children  in,  301,  404. 

desirable,  469. 

redeemsa  in,  502 

*  34" 


IWDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Heaven,  prospect  of,  506. 
Holy  Spirit .  See  Spirit 
Husanna^  of  the  children,  22,  23,  1C3,  406. 

[(UenesSy  danger  of,  403. 

[dols,  232,  480. 

fw/a?i/hymns,  14. 2 1,5(9,241, 387, 389, 391, 39». 

prayers,  36,  45,  46,  49,  56,  59,  6U.  392. 

orphans,  380. 

school,  393. 
[ngratiude,  199. 
Jerusalem,  the  new,  303. 
hn/  over  converted  sinner,  204. 
Judgment,  289,  292. 
Inly,  4th  cf,  349. 

Life,  the  only  time  of  repentance,  178. 

See  Time, 
Lord'S'day,  123,  132,  133,  134,  138,  139. 

morning,  124,  126,  371. 

evening,  128,  129,  501. 

love  of,  125. 

praise  for,  25. 

duties  of,  140,  141 

employments,  135. 

welcome  to,  143. 

prayer  for  blessing  on,  1 30 
lm)e,  brotherly,  384,  387. 

Christian,  416. 
Ujmg,  hateful  to  God,  251,  254,  256,  257. 

Mariners'  hymn,  400. 
Mercy,  pleading  for,  201,  388. 

seat  443. 
Missionary^  106,  333,  348. 
Mucking,  sm  of,  255. 
Moriiing  praise,  304,  307,  309,  310.  3U 

praver,  305,  306. 
Mother^  my,  225. 

death  of  a,  280. 

a  heathen,  333. 

318 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS 

Orphan,  God  tne  father  of,  235,  240. 
prayer,  370. 
the  infant,  3S0. 
Parents,  gratitude  to,  226 

duty  to,  227. 
Pea^t  a^id  love,  prayer  for,  166 
Phc/sician,  the  great,  431,  481. 
Fif^rim,  the  Christian,  375. 
loor,  the,  like  Christ,  236. 
r raise,  16,  17,  18,  19,  24,  31,  92. 

to  the  Saviour,  21,22,  23,  25,  Ti ,  50     03, 
423. 
,  for  the  Sabbath,  25. 

for  the  Bible,  149. 

universal,  32,  422. 
Prff?yer,28,  33,  205,  429. 

sincere,  34,  80,  366. 

benefits  of,  433. 

encouragement  to,  39. 

exhortation  to,  435. 

morning  and  evening,  64,  65,  305,  306 

in  solitude,  316. 

constant,  432. 

for  the  Spirit,  35,  36,  48,  119,  120,  12! 
122,  167,436. 

for  a  new  heart,  38,  44. 

foryouth,  40,  41,47. 

for  guidance,  52,  57,  60,  63.         ' 

for  grace,  54,  55,  66. 

for  humility,  61. 

for  God's  presence,  428. 

for  mercy,  62. 

for  peace  and  love,  166. 

for  presence  of  Christ  in  death.  286 

for  deliverance  from  sin,  249. 

for  missionaries,  338. 

for  Sabbath  scholars,  66,  427,  456. 

for  the  Sabbath,  123,  130. 

<br  the  heathen,  336, 339, 342,  343,  344 

in  reading  the  Bible,  148,  153. 

349 


VDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Prai/er^  in  worsnip,  i57,  159,  170. 

to  bit'ss  the  word,  163 

in  affliction,  244. 

cnildren's,  43,  53,  318,  477. 

the  Lord^s,  37   368. 
Pride,  folly  of,  250. 
Punctuality,  137. 

Redemption,  praise  for,  222. 
Religion,  value  of,  228,  353. 

the  great  concern,  229. 

prayer  for,  505. 
Repentance,  176,  190,  191,  195,  196,  S^i. 
Responsibiiity,  472. 
Rigtiteous,  well  with  the,  396. 
Rule,  the  golden,  378. 

SabhatJi,  the  everlasting,  127. 

the  heavenly,  131,  132. 
See  Lord's  Day. 
Sabbnih-sc/i^jol,  25,  125!  137,  37b. 

prayer  for  blessing.  1 65 

going  to,  308. 

opening,  321,  326.    • 

closing,  326,  828,  393. 

new,  382,  407. 

celebrations,  350,  362, 

meetings,  48. 

montlily  concert,  41^ 

preferred,  379. 

mariners',  400. 
Salvation,  218. 
Sumaiia,  the  woman  of,  434. 
Samuel,  183,  383,  409. 
SanctiUcation,  prayer  for,  120. 
Saturday  ni^hl,  319. 
Scholar,  Sabbath,  parting  with,  381. 
Seed,  the  Bible  like,  152,  163 

sowing  the,  165. 
decking  attor  God>  193  243. 
35(? 


iV  aT    ^ .    StlflJEOTB 

i>  ickness,  hope  ir,  '^  jG. 
chW  .-.',  ^61. 
teacb'^r's,  269. 
Si7i,  a  ourden.  20i. 
deceitful,  246. 
resisted,  247. 
of  a  year,  331. 
Sinfiersy  call  to,  174,  178,  179,  182,  186 
appeal  to,  175. 
resolution  of,  176. 
duty  to  strive,  1 84." 
Snul,  the,  207. 

Spint,  Holy,  prayer  for,  35,  36,  48,  119,  12(, 
121,  122. 
to  bless  the  truth,  167. 
grieving,  174. 
oesought  to  return,  192. 

Tares  and  wheat,  499. 
Teachers  sickness  of,  269. 

death,  478,  507. 

reward,  271. 

hvmns,  355,  424. 

object,  445. 

dependence,  453,  460. 

prayer,  459,  466,  473. 

social  prayer  meeting,  470. 

pleasures,  475. 

farewell  to,  479, 

Christ,  the  great,  468 

thanks  for  mercies,  6,    6.  20   26,  tf 
IHane  short,  258,  260,  263. 
rapid,  329,  330. 
end  of,  361. 
waste  of,  403. 
importance  of,  490. 
To-day,  262. 
To-morrow,  259. 
Trunipet,  the  gospel,  209. 

351 


lli^DET  OF    SUBJECTS 

Uncertainty,  483. 
Union,  421,  447. 
Unity  of  Christians,  169,  446,  449. 

Vain  boasting  reproved,  487. 

WalUns:  with  God,  200. 

W  atch  and  pray,  455. 

^  ay,  the  broad  and  narrow,  184.  248, 

Pi  C6/C,  end  of,  136. 

H  h/'af  and  tares,  499. 

H  isdorn,  true,  185,  230,  234,  373. 

Worship,  deli-htful,  155,  168. 

indifference  in,  156. 

conduct  during,  157,  158. 

prayer  for  blessing  in,  159,  161 

prayer  to  worship  aright,  170. 

opening  a  place  of,  165. 

social,  477. 

Year,  preservation  through,  332. 
end  of,  329. 
flying,  331. 
Voung,  Bible  the  guide  of,  151. 
responsihOities  of,  172. 
should  seek  God,  173   4i6. 
early  piety  of,  188,  230,  231. 

Zeal,  484. 


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